Iran
“With God’s help, we are going to achieve a lot of accomplishments thanks to you and thanks to our brave soldiers,” the premier vowed.
Jerusalem “should await a harsh response,” the ayatollah threatened.
The Islamic Republic’s leadership has repeatedly and openly declared its intent to annihilate the Jewish state, the head of state noted.
IDF says Iran’s largest uranium enrichment facility sustained “significant damage.”
“This is a critical operation to prevent an existential threat, by an enemy who is intent on destroying us,” Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir stated.
“Out of an abundance of caution, we are increasing security at houses of worship and at Israeli diplomatic sites,” the New York City mayor said.
“Unlike in the past, today we have a state,” the Israeli envoy said. “We have an army, and we are not waiting for those who want to destroy us to surprise us.”
“This is a sacred preemptive defensive war to protect Western civilization,” stated Morton Klein, of the ZOA.
“There are challenging and complicated days ahead of us. We are strong together and prepared to defend the State of Israel,” said Maj. Gen. Rafi Milo.
The U.S. secretary of state said that “we are not involved in strikes against Iran, and our top priority is protecting American forces in the region.”
The Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem activated a situation room to coordinate with diplomatic missions worldwide.
Israel’s attack on Iran, dubbed “Operation Rising Lion,” will “continue for as many days as it takes to remove this threat,” the Israeli prime minister said.
