US and Israel launch "pre-emptive" attack against Iran - Reuters
US and Israel launch "pre-emptive" attack against Iran Reuters
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Notable Quotes
"The State of Israel launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran to remove threats to the State of Israel."
— Israel Katz , Politician
"Our objective is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We are going to destroy their missiles and raze their missile industry to the ground."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The time had come to cast off the yoke of tyranny."
— Benjamin Netanyahu , Politician
"Short time ago, US began major combat operations in Iran."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The State of Israel launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran to remove threats to the State of Israel."
— Israel Katz , Politician
"President Masoud Pezeshkian is safe and sound and has no problems."
— Masoud Pezeshkian , Politician
"In moments like these we stand together — and we win together."
— Yair Lapid , Politician
"Our objective is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We are going to destroy their missiles and raze their missile industry to the ground."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Israel had launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran to remove threats to the state of Israel."
— Israel Katz , Politician
"Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is alive 'as far as I know'."
— Abbas Araghchi , Politician
"I want a safe nation, and that’s what we’re going to have. All I want is freedom for the people."
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Abbas Araghchi is the Foreign Minister of Iran.
Ali Khamenei was the Supreme Leader of Iran until his death.
Iran's Defence Minister.
Supreme Leader of Iran.
Benjamin Netanyahu is the prime minister of Israel.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Israel Katz is the Defense Minister of Israel.
Masoud Pezeshkian is the President of Iran.
Commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards.
President of the United Arab Emirates.
Emir of Qatar.
Yair Lapid is the leader of the opposition in Israel and former Prime Minister.
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Israel launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran. The operation was coordinated with the United States and aimed at removing threats to Israel. Iran warned of potential retaliation against American bases if attacked.
Israel launched pre-emptive air strikes in Tehran, with explosions reported in the capital. The operation was coordinated with the United States and aimed at removing threats to Israel. Iran warned of potential retaliation against American bases if attacked.
Israel launched a pre-emptive missile attack against Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran. The operation was aimed at removing threats to Israel. Iran warned of potential retaliation against American bases if attacked.
Israel and the United States launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran. The operation was coordinated with the United States and aimed at removing threats to Israel. Iran warned of potential retaliation against American bases if attacked.
Israel launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran. The operation was coordinated with the United States and aimed at removing threats to Israel. Iran warned of potential retaliation against American bases if attacked.
Israel launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran. The operation was coordinated with the United States and aimed at removing threats to Israel. Iran warned of potential retaliation against American bases if attacked.
Israel launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran. The US and Iran had renewed negotiations in February to resolve disputes diplomatically, but Israel insisted on dismantling Iran's nuclear infrastructure and restricting its missile program. Iran warned of potential retaliation against American bases if attacked.
Israel launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran. The operation was coordinated with the United States and aimed at removing threats to Israel. Iran warned of potential retaliation against American bases if attacked.
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