Benjamin Netanyahu has called on Iranians to “rise up” and overthrow Tehran’s “evil and oppressive regime”. As Iranian missiles rained down on Israel in retaliation for Thursday’s devastating attack on its military leadership and nuclear sites, Mr Netanyahu addressed the Iranian public directly. “As we achieve our objective, we are also clearing the path for you to achieve your freedom,” Israel’s prime minister said in a video address. Israel Katz, the Israeli defence minister, said Iran had crossed “red lines” in its strikes and vowed to ensure the Iranian regime “pays a very heavy price for its heinous actions”. Iran also targeted Jerusalem in a second wave of missiles early on Saturday morning that activated Israel’s defence system.

Source: The Times June 13, 2025 21:24 UTC