Tel Aviv [Israel], March 1 (ANI): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday warned that Israel will continue targeting Iran with additional strikes and called on Iranians to unite and free themselves from the regime.
In a video address, Netanyahu said, “In the coming days, we will strike thousands of targets of the terrorist regime. We will create the conditions for the brave people of Iran to free themselves from the chains of tyranny. And for this reason, I address you once again: O citizens of Iran, do not let this opportunity slip away.”
“This is an opportunity that comes only once in every generation. Do not sit idle, because your moment will arrive soon — the moment when you must take to the streets, come to the streets in your millions to finish the job, to overthrow the regime of terror that has embittered your lives. Your suffering and sacrifices will not be in vain,” he said.
He added that help had arrived.
“The help you have longed for has now arrived. Help has arrived, and now the time has come to unite for a historic mission. O citizens of Iran — Persians, Kurds, Azeris, Ahwazis and Baluchis — now is the time to unite your forces to overthrow the regime and secure your future,” Netanyahu said.
Israel and the United States launched Operation Roaring Lion, also referred to as Operation Epic Fury, in coordinated airstrikes across multiple Iranian cities, targeting military command centers, air defense systems, missile sites and key regime infrastructure.
The strikes reportedly resulted in the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and four senior military and security officials. Large explosions were reported in Tehran and other major cities. U.S. President Donald Trump said the strikes were carried out to “ensure that Iran does not obtain a nuclear weapon.”
Iran retaliated by firing ballistic missiles and drones at U.S. assets and allies across the region, targeting Israel, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan.
On Sunday, Israel said it had launched fresh attacks on what it described as “the heart of Tehran.”
Meanwhile, U.S. air defenses intercepted a drone over a military base near Erbil International Airport in Iraq, according to security sources cited by Al Jazeera. Iran also attacked the port of Duqm in Oman and targeted an oil tanker off the coast of Oman.
Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jasem Al-Budaiwi condemned the developments as a “serious violation and a dangerous escalation that threatens regional security.” He described the actions as “unacceptable provocations” that undermine stability in the Gulf and stressed the need for restraint and respect for international law.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said the strikes on Iran “will continue for as long as necessary” and will not stop “before the objectives are achieved,” according to The Times of Israel. (ANI)
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