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STV News
6 hours ago
- Politics
- STV News
'Tehran will burn': Israel vows further attacks on Iran if airstrikes continue
Israeli residents were told to head to bomb shelters as Iran fired hundreds of missiles towards the country Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has said the people in Tehran will 'pay a heavy price' if Iran continues with its missile attacks, warning that the Iranian capital 'will burn.' It comes after Iran bombarded Tel Aviv with hundreds of missiles overnight in retaliation for Israeli strikes on its nuclear bases. Air raid sirens sounded out across Israel and its citizens were ordered to move into bomb shelters, as the attack began on Friday night. A plume of smoke could be seen rising from central Tel Aviv amid the barrage, after at least one Iranian missile appeared to bypass the iron dome missile defence system. Israel's paramedic service said two people were killed and another 19 people were injured after Iranian missiles struck the central Israeli city of Rishon LeZion on Saturday. Smoke rises after a missile attack in Tel Aviv on Friday / Credit: Leo Correa/AP Meanwhile, the Israeli Defence Forces has said it is continuing to airstrikes on targets in Iran, just over 24 hours since it's initial strike which the army claims killed three Iranian military commanders. Tensions between Israel, the US and Iran have escalated in recent weeks, amid negotiations over the Iran nuclear deal, which is aimed at preventing the country from developing nuclear weapons. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu stressed his country's fight was not against the Iranian people. 'Our fight is against the murderous Islamic regime that oppresses and impoverishes you,' he said. 'The regime does not know what hit them, or what will hit them. It has never been weaker. This is your opportunity to stand up and let your voices be heard.' Operation Rising Lion – the offensive against Tehran – has mainly targeted nuclear sites, including destroying the above ground section of Iran's main Natanz nuclear base. Some 78 people were killed and more than 320 wounded in Iran, according to its ambassador to the UN. The attack is believed to be the most significant Iran has faced since its war with Iraq in the 1980s. Netanyahu said 'more is on the way' in a video message released on Friday night. Danny Dannon, Israel's UN ambassador, claimed the operation was launched because Iran was 'within days' of having the capability of building nuclear weapons. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Toronto Sun
18 hours ago
- Politics
- Toronto Sun
WARMINGTON: PM took all day before finally saying Israel can defend itself from Iran
Players react to U.S. Open carnage: 'I'm too annoyed and too mad right now to think' Public service shrinks by nearly 10,000, with tax, immigration hit the hardest WARMINGTON: PM took all day before finally saying Israel can defend itself from Iran The Jewish community was shocked, hurt and disappointed that Canada took so long to weakly stand with its ally Israel in this dire time Get the latest from Joe Warmington straight to your inbox Sign Up Photo by Leo Correa / AP Photo Article content The silence in not immediately offering unwavering support for Canada's once treasured friend Israel from the Prime Minister was deafening. Advertisement 2 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account or Sign in without password View more offers Article content And it was heard by Canadian Jews who felt all day Canada no longer had their back. Article content tap here to see other videos from our team. Try refreshing your browser, or WARMINGTON: PM took all day before finally saying Israel can defend itself from Iran Back to video tap here to see other videos from our team. Try refreshing your browser, or Play Video Article content 'Cowardice' is how B'nai Brith Canada described it. The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs called on people to send 'a message to the prime minister' that they expected Canada to support Israel in its war with Iran. But all day there was nothing Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Liberal government. Then, just as people were checking out for Father's Day weekend and long after Iran dropped many bombs on Israel, Carney finally yelled uncle and said what other world leaders had already said. Barely. In war, you find out who your friends really are. When it comes to who's on your side in a survive or not survive conflict, with their preemptive strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, Israel learned Friday who's with them and who isn't sure. Advertisement 3 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content American President Donald J. Trump said on the 'very successful attack' the U.S. 'of course support Israel, obviously and supported it like nobody has ever supported it.' I just spoke with @realDonaldTrump on the phone. The President told me the US supports Israel and called the strikes on Iran last night 'a very successful attack.' 'We of course support Israel, obviously and supported it like nobody has ever supported it,' Trump said during our… — Dana Bash (@DanaBashCNN) June 13, 2025 Your Midday Sun Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. There was an error, please provide a valid email address. Sign Up By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Thanks for signing up! A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Your Midday Sun will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Article content Advertisement 4 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content France's President Emmanuel Macron posted to X that 'France has repeatedly condemned Iran's ongoing nuclear program' and 'France reaffirms Israel's right to defend itself and ensure its security.' France has repeatedly condemned Iran's ongoing nuclear program and has taken all appropriate diplomatic measures in response. In this context, France reaffirms Israel's right to defend itself and ensure its security. To avoid jeopardizing the stability of the entire region,… — Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) June 13, 2025 Advertisement 5 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Also calling for a measured approach, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said, 'we reaffirm that Israel has the right to defend its existence and the security of its citizens.' Canadian Conservative Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre added, 'Israel has a right to defend itself' by 'disarming Tehran's nuclear program.' Wir bekräftigen, dass Israel das Recht hat, seine Existenz und die Sicherheit seiner Bürger zu verteidigen. Wir rufen beide Seiten auf, von Schritten abzusehen, die zu einer weiteren Eskalation führen und die gesamte Region destabilisieren können. (5/8) — Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (@bundeskanzler) June 13, 2025 Advertisement 6 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content So, what did Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney say? For hours his latest tweet was still on the Edmonton Oilers hockey game. Drag 'em back to Oil Country. #LetsGoOilers — Mark Carney (@MarkJCarney) June 13, 2025 Advertisement 7 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Finally at 5:56 p.m. Carney tweeted, 'Iran's nuclear program has long been a cause of grave concern, and its missile attacks across Israel threaten regional peace. Today, I convened our National Security Council to receive an update on the situation and to ensure that all necessary steps will be taken to protect our nationals and our diplomatic missions in the region. Canada reaffirms Israel's right to defend itself and to ensure its security. We call on all parties to exercise maximum restraint and move towards a diplomatic resolution.' Better late than never? Or does it make it worse? Iran's nuclear program has long been a cause of grave concern, and its missile attacks across Israel threaten regional peace. Today, I convened our National Security Council to receive an update on the situation and to ensure that all necessary steps will be taken to protect our… — Mark Carney (@MarkJCarney) June 13, 2025 Advertisement 8 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Carney's Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand had earlier tweeted, 'Canada is closely following the escalation of tensions between Israel and Iran' and that 'further action risks triggering a broader regional conflict with devastating consequences. De-escalation must be the priority. We urge all parties to refrain from actions that further destabilize the region. The protection of civilians must be paramount.' Advertisement 9 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Even after Iran started firing ballistic missiles into Tel Aviv in response to Israeli Defence Forces eliminating many Iranian military and political leaders, there were no further tweets asking Iran to de-escalate or refrain. Canada was trying to go down the middle and not take sides – treating the tyrannical Iranian regime and the democratically elected Israel government as equals. But they are not. Iran is led by a terrorist cult. Israel is a democracy. Canada is closely following the escalation of tensions between Israel and Iran. Further action risks triggering a broader regional conflict with devastating consequences. De-escalation must be the priority. We urge all parties to refrain from actions that further destabilize the… — Anita Anand (@AnitaAnandMP) June 13, 2025 Advertisement 10 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Advertisement 11 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Canadian Jews, who have faced nonstop antisemitic violence and threats since the Oct. 7 slaughter at the hands of Hamas from Gaza, understand what these tropes, and the lack of pushing back on them, mean for their safety. They needed a bigger and more meaningful and prompt response like Trump, Merz, Poilievre and Macron offered. 'The question many Jewish people are asking is who is our Prime Minister with? Our ally Israel and Prime Minister Netanyahu or Iranian Ayatollah Khamenei?' said Meir Weinstein, of Israel Now. הטעות החמורה הזו תהפוך את הישות הציונית לאומללה ותמיר את חייה למרים. — Hebrew (@Khamenei_Heb) June 13, 2025 Advertisement 12 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content If not for the pressure from Jewish groups all day, who knows if this soft statement would have even come. 'For years, leaders have acknowledged that a nuclear Iran is an intolerable global threat,' B'nai Brith Canada said in a statement. 'Now, when Israel takes the very action, those same leaders have long warned would be necessary, some shrink back behind empty platitudes and performative outrage.' Canadian Jews need to know now, is Prime Minister Mark Carney and his government with Canadian Jews and Israel or Iran. — Israel Now (@neveragainlive1) June 13, 2025 Advertisement 13 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content B'nai Brith added: 'This is not moral leadership – it is cowardice. Israel has acted to neutralize the greatest threat facing the free world. The time for selective outrage is over. The time for principled support is now. B'nai Brith Canada calls on Canada and all democratic nations to act with moral clarity by standing with Israel in defence of global security.' An Iran armed with nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles is an existential threat to the entire world. For years, the Islamic Republic of Iran has worked relentlessly to develop nuclear weapons, arm terrorist proxies with weapons of mass destruction, and openly call for the… — B'nai Brith Canada (@bnaibrithcanada) June 13, 2025 Advertisement 14 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content CIJA added 'In moments like these, it's important for countries like Canada – that value democracy and reject terrorism – to affirm Israel's right to defend its people and act decisively to end the threat of a nuclear-armed Iran once and for all.' It's important for the Government of Canada to affirm Israel's right to defend its people and act decisively to end the threat of a nuclear-armed Iran once and for all. At the G7 this Sunday, Canada has an opportunity to lead a united global response against the Iranian… — CIJA (@CIJAinfo) June 13, 2025 Advertisement 15 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content They called on people to 'join thousands of other Canadians in sending a message to the Prime Minister.' Seems he finally heard them. jwarmington@ Article content Share this article in your social network Read Next
The Hill
20 hours ago
- Business
- The Hill
Oil prices surge amid Israel, Iran clash
The Big Story Oil prices surged as Middle East tensions soared Friday, with Israel and Iran's military conducting strikes against each other. © Leo Correa, Associated Press U.S. benchmark WTI was up Friday, increasing to about $73 per barrel from around $69 at the end of the day Thursday. The price increase may also be felt by drivers at the pump. As of Friday, gas prices averaged $3.13 nationally, according to AAA. While the price of oil is lower than it has been in recent weeks, it is still well below 2022's surge that followed Russia's invasion of Ukraine. At that time, oil prices were reaching $120 per barrel. Prices surged Friday after Israel launched strikes against Iranian nuclear and military sites, with Tehran retaliating with drone and missile attacks. Iran is a significant producer of oil. Due to sanctions, it only sells to certain countries, but it still contributes to the overall global supply. Read more at Welcome to The Hill's Energy & Environment newsletter, I'm Rachel Frazin — keeping you up to speed on the policies impacting everything from oil and gas to new supply chains. Did someone forward you this newsletter? Subscribe here. Essential Reads How policy will affect the energy and environment sectors now and in the future: Trump pulls out of Pacific Northwest salmon restoration agreement President Trump pulled the U.S. out of a Biden-era agreement with several tribes that aimed to restore salmon in the Pacific Northwest. Prenatal exposure to 'forever chemicals' may raise blood pressure during teen years: Study Humans exposed to toxic 'forever chemicals' before birth may exhibit higher blood pressure during their teenage years, a new study has found Yosemite changes rulebook after trans pride flag hung on El Capitan An updated rulebook for Yosemite National Park would criminalize activists for flying certain flags within the world-renowned landscape. What We're Reading News we've flagged from other outlets touching on energy issues, the environment and other topics: Head of FEMA Command Center Quits After Trump Says He'll Phase Out the Agency (The New York Times) On Our Radar Upcoming news themes and events we're watching: Wednesday The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee will hold a hearing on the Energy Department's budget. The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee will hold a hearing on modernizing the nation's rail network. What Others are Reading Two key stories on The Hill right now: Republicans lay groundwork for 'total tax cliff' at end of Trump's term Congressional Republicans are laying the groundwork for a tax cliff at the end of President Trump's term in office. Read more Newsom becomes a fighter, and Democrats beyond California are cheering California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is meeting the moment, Democrats say. Read more You're all caught up. See you Monday! Thank you for signing up! Subscribe to more newsletters here
Herald Sun
21 hours ago
- Politics
- Herald Sun
Israel-Iran conflict live updates: Iran says ‘our revenge has started' as missiles strike major Israeli city
Welcome to our live coverage of events in the Middle East. The region remains on edge after Israel's surprise attack on targets throughout Iran yesterday. In recent hours, Iran has retaliated with missile strikes of its own, at least some of which broke through Israel's Iron Dome defence system and exploded in the city Tel Aviv. Residents have been told to stay in bomb shelters when instructed to by the authorities. 'Our revenge has just started, they will pay a high price for killing our commanders, scientists and people,' a senior Iranian official told Reuters. 'Nowhere in Israel will be safe,' they said. 'Our revenge will be painful.' The United States has confirmed it is helping Israel by shooting down some Iranian missiles. The Israeli Iron Dome defence system fires to intercept Iranian missiles over Tel Aviv. Picture: Leo Correa/AP An explosion in the city as one missile reached the ground. Picture: Tomer Neuberg/AP Iran is also claiming to have shot down an Israeli fighter jet and captured its pilot. Israel says that is untrue. Defence Minister Israel Katz reacted to Iran's retaliation by saying it had 'crossed red lines by launching missiles towards Israeli civilian areas'. 'Tehran will pay a heavy price,' he said. And Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a speech urging Iranian civilians to revolt against their nation's regime, made a similar pledge. 'The regime doesn't know what hit them. They don't know what will hit them,' he said. Read on for the latest updates. Originally published as Israel-Iran conflict live updates: Iran says 'our revenge has started' as missiles strike major Israeli city
Wall Street Journal
a day ago
- Politics
- Wall Street Journal
Watch: Iranian Missiles Hit Central Tel Aviv in Retaliatory Strike
Israel's military said it had detected dozens of missiles launched from Iran and was working to intercept them. Video footage shows explosions in the sky over Tel Aviv and plumes of smoke rising from the city. Photo: Leo Correa/Associated Press
