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The BBC's Jon Donnison in Jerusalem reports as Trump says "major combat operations" have begun.
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The BBC's Jon Donnison in Jerusalem reports as Trump says "major combat operations" have begun.
Israel launched a daylight attack on Tehran, with explosions reported near the Supreme Leader's offices. President Trump announced 'major combat operations' against Iran.
Joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran led to explosions in Tehran, with smoke rising near the Supreme Leader's offices. President Trump called for Iranians to rise against their government.
The US and Israel conducted a joint military operation against Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran and other cities. President Trump announced 'major combat operations' to eliminate threats from the Iranian regime.
Explosions were heard in Tehran and other Middle Eastern capitals as the US and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran. President Trump confirmed the start of 'major combat operations' against the Iranian regime.
The US and Israel initiated a major attack on Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran. President Trump urged Iranians to 'take over' their government, calling the operation a 'noble mission.'
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