US President Donald Trump on Tuesday issued an warning to Iran’s top leader. He further said USA knows the whereabouts of country ‘Supreme Leader’ (Ayatollah Ali Khamenei) and will target him.
In a post shared on his social media platform, he said, “We know precisely wherein the so-known ‘Supreme Leader’ is hiding. He is an easy target; however, he is safe there. We aren’t going to take him out (kill!), at a minimum, but not for now. But we do not want missiles shot at civilians or American squaddies. Thank you for your attention in this matter”
In response, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a stark caution to Israel on X. In the submission, Khamenei declared, “The war begins”. The message brought, “Ali returns to Khaybar” — a reference to the 7th-century conquest of the Jewish town of Khaybar by the primary imam of Shia Islam, The Times of Israel said.
Israel-Iran Conflict Increase after Trump Warning
Tensions between Israel and Iran entered its 6th consecutive day on Wednesday, with both sides launching missile attacks. This escalation came despite US President call for Iran to give up unconditionally. According to the Israeli military, Iran fired waves of missiles at Israel early Wednesday morning.
Top updates on Israel-Iran war
Trump warns Iran leaders and Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) completed a new wave of airstrikes targeting Tehran early Wednesday morning. Authorities issued a warning to citizens in the Iranian capital. “Dear residents, for your safety and well-being, we urgently request that you evacuate the distinct area in Tehran’s Area 18. Your presence in this place places your life at risk,” the IDF said.
Panic gripped Tehran on Tuesday evening as effective explosions rocked both western and eastern districts of the capital, reports said. Witnesses described citizens fleeing the city, with bumper-to-bumper visitors reported on roads heading west.
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