Iran Hits Israel Even HARDER, Haifa & Tel Aviv Burn | DAY 3 UPDATE
Israel just got hit with the biggest impact from Iranian missile fire overnight, with Haifa and Tel Aviv coming under heavy fire. Danny Haiphong provides a critical update on where this war is going and whether the US will come to the rescue of Israel's crumbling defenses as Netanyahu doubles down on strikes on Tehran. - D.H.
In a live Al Jazeera interview, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei denounced Israel's "war of aggression by a genocidal regime," pledging Iran would defend itself with "all force." On potential US involvement, he cautioned: "We're confident our Arab neighbours - with whom we have excellent relations - won't permit their territory to be used against a Muslim neighbour, despite Israel's attempts to drag them into war." While confirming Iran would retaliate against bases launching attacks, he emphasised: "Our current focus remains Israel's aggression - our responses have been precise and proportional." Baghaei revealed the timing proved Israeli bad faith: "They struck two days before scheduled Oman negotiations." He dismissed US credibility ("This aggression required Washington's approval") while demanding UN intervention. Defending Iran's nuclear programme, he challenged: "Where are the IAEA's violation reports? The true criminals bomb inspected facilities." His grave warning: "Mark my words - unchecked, this aggression will consume the entire region."
Israel's strike on Iran has led to a massive retaliation, Operation True Promise 3, which now has Trump scrambling to war. Mohammad Marandi, Lowkey, and Ali Abunimah join the show for a break down of what's happening to the US-backed colony and the consequences the coming collapse of Israel is having on the region and the world.
This is a report on what is most likely to happen in Iran, as early as this weekend, according to Israeli insiders and American officials Iâve relied upon for decades. It will entail heavy American bombing. I have vetted this report with a longtime US official in Washington, who told me that all will be âunder controlâ if Iranâs Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei âdeparts.â Just how that might happen, short of his assassination, is not known. There has been a great deal of talk about American firepower and targets inside Iran, but little practical thinking, as far I can tell, about how to remove a revered religious leader with an enormous following.
I have reported from afar on the nuclear and foreign policy of Israel for decades. My 1991 book The Samson Option told the story of the making of the Israeli nuclear bomb and Americaâs willingness to keep the project secret. The most important unanswered question about the current situation will be the response of the world, including that of Vladimir Putin, the Russian president who has been an ally of Iranâs leaders.
The United States remains Israelâs most important ally, although many here and around the world abhor Israelâs continuing murderous war in Gaza. The Trump administration is in full support of Israelâs current plan to rid Iran of any trace of a nuclear weapons program while hoping the ayatollah-led government in Tehran will be overthrown. - Seymour Hersh.
Iran Shoots Down 7 Israeli Fighter Jets (Audio translation to English in description below)
After the Iranian government media claimed that its troops had successfully shot down Israel's Siluman fighter jets, and some reports even mentioned up to seven Siluman F-35 fighter jets; if confirmed, this incident will be a blow to Israel's air superiority and change the dynamics of the conflict in the region. According to reports from Iranian news agencies such as Tasnim and Press TV, the F-35 shooting incident took place in the Iranian region, including near the city of Tabriz and Faramin. Some claims even state that the fallen F-35 pilot was captured by Iranian troops with a report mentioning a female pilot. The Air Force of the Islamic Republic of Iran, with its latest aircraft, successfully targeted and shot down a Siluman F-35 Zionist fighter jet that violated our airspace. This is the claim of one of Iran's media reports. This is proof of our defense in facing enemy aggression. The F-35 fighter jet is the F-35 Lightning II variant made by the United States, which was modified specifically for the Israeli Air Force. Explaining Iran's tactics to destroy hundreds of Israeli fighter jets, according to Iran, using a combination of stealth and real radar to spy on Israeli air attacks. This plane is known as one of the most advanced fighter jets and does not have a radar in the world, making it a crucial asset for Israel in maintaining its air dominance in the Middle East. The Israeli IDF military firmly opposes the claims of Iran. The spokesman for the IDF calls Iran's report as Iranian propaganda and fake news aimed at increasing domestic morality amid escalating conflict. Israel insists that there are no fighter jets that were shot down or lost in this recent operation. Nevertheless, this Iranian claim has sparked widespread speculation among military analysts and international media. Some media even pointed to the possibility of a new tactic used by Iran to detect and target the Siluman aircraft. So far, Iran has not released visual or physical evidence that confirms it, such as plane tips or pilot capture recordings, to support their claim. Lack of independent evidence makes this claim difficult to verify. This incident occurred in the middle of an intense conflict escalation period between Iran and Israel, with both sides launching attacks and threats at each other. The international community urges both sides to defend themselves and avoid actions that could spark a wider conflict in an already volatile area. - End of translation.
As you probably already know, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz made a rather resonant statement. In particular, during a conversation with reporters, he officially stated that the main goal of Israel's military operation is not only the destruction of Iran's nuclear program but also the physical.......................
Iran and Israel Trade MASSIVE Blows: Detailed War Report Days 1-6 | Richard Medhurst
British journalist Richard Medhurst recaps the first six days of Israel's war on Iran, with a summary of all military and economic targets as the conflict dangerously escalates. - R.M.