Earlier, Iran fired missiles at targets in Israel and Gulf Arab states in retaliation, while Israel pledged "non-stop" strikes against Iran's leaders and military. In the 12-day war in June, Israeli and American strikes greatly weakened Iran's air defences, military leadership and nuclear program. Araghchi, Iran's foreign affairs minister, blamed such strikes on the U.S. and Israel for starting the war. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Sunday that Israel will have "a non-stop air train" of strikes against military and leadership targets in Iran. Some Iranians celebrate indoors, in carsAs supreme leader, Khamenei had the final say on all major policies since 1989.

Source: CBC News March 01, 2026 14:53 UTC