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CNN
20 hours ago
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- CNN
Israeli Amb. to U.S.: ‘Iran will not have a nuclear path to a nuclear bomb'
Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter talks with CNN's Wolf Blitzer about why his country launched a preemptive strike against Iran and weighs in on whether there is still a chance for diplomacy.
Russia Today
a day ago
- Politics
- Russia Today
Israel launches strikes in Iran: Live updates
Israel announced a 'preemptive' strike in Iran on Friday and declared a state of emergency in anticipation of retaliation. A number of loud explosions were reported in Tehran, along with missile interceptions. The IDF said it targeted both military and nuclear sites. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that a nuclear enrichment facility in Natanz was among the targets. News organizations reported last month that Israel had discussed potential strikes on Iranian nuclear sites with the US. The attack comes after five rounds of US-Iranian talks on Iran's nuclear program failed to produce a breakthrough. The sixth round of negotiations is scheduled for Sunday in Oman.
LBCI
a day ago
- Politics
- LBCI
Israel conducts 'preemptive strike' on Iran: Israeli defense minister
Israel launched a "preemptive strike" on Iran, the country's defense minister said early Friday, after U.S. President Donald Trump had warned that Israel could soon strike Iran's nuclear sites. "Following the State of Israel's preemptive strike against Iran, a missile and drone attack against the State of Israel and its civilian population is expected in the immediate future," Israel Katz said. AFP
CNN
a day ago
- Politics
- CNN
Israel Strikes Iran, Targeting Nuclear Sites - The Source with Kaitlan Collins - Podcast on CNN Audio
Israel Strikes Iran, Targeting Nuclear Sites The Source with Kaitlan Collins 52 mins Israel has launched what it is calling a 'preemptive strike' against Iran. While we have seen explosions in Iran, CNN is working this hour to determine the scope and scale of the attack that is unfolding. The Israeli military confirms that Iran's nuclear program and other military targets are part of these strikes.
Russia Today
a day ago
- Politics
- Russia Today
Israel strikes Iran (VIDEOS)
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced on Friday that the Israeli Air Force has conducted a 'preemptive' strike in Iran. Iranian media reported explosions in Tehran, as well as missile interceptions. An emergency situation has been declared across Israel. 'Following the State of Israel's preemptive strike against Iran, a missile and drone attack against the State of Israel and its civilian population is expected in the immediate future,' Katz said. Israel is currently striking Iran's capital, @ The attack comes after weeks of simmering tensions following the collapse of renewed negotiations over Iran's nuclear program. Multiple news outlets reported last month that Israel had discussed potential strikes on Iranian nuclear sites with the United States. US President Donald Trump recently accused Tehran of 'slow-walking' the negotiations and reiterated that his objective is the complete dismantlement of Iran's nuclear program. Iran has denied pursuing nuclear weapons, maintaining that its nuclear activities are solely for civilian purposes.
