‘Israel will not go unscathed’: Khamenei
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei says ‘Israel will not remain unscathed’ and Tehran ‘will not go for half measures’ in retaliation against Israel’s attacks.
In a televised address to the nation, he said that Iran’s armed forces will leave Israel “helpless”, Aljazzera reports on Friday.
The Israeli military continues to launch waves of strikes against Iranian military and nuclear sites, as well as major cities.
Khamenei has warned Israel that it “must expect severe punishment” following the “crime” of attacking Iran and killing several top-level military commanders and six nuclear scientists.
US President Trump praised the Israeli attacks as “excellent” and said Iran still has time to make a deal over its nuclear program before “there is nothing left” of the country.
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the military operation will continue as long as necessary.