Iran-Israel newest: Netanyahu refuses to rule out killing Iran’s Supreme Leader as battle intensifies | EUROtoday

MPs have warned in opposition to the Government turning into embroiled within the battle between Israel and Iran, as they stated any involvement might have the identical outcomes because the Iraq War.

Labour and Liberal Democrat MPs stated Britain ought to be cautious of any involvement, as they in contrast it to the British invasion of Saddam Hussein’s nation in 2003.

Intelligence on Tehran’s nuclear capabilities was handled with scepticism, as one MP stated the Commons ought to have a vote on whether or not to interact in any navy motion.

Liberal Democrat MP Al Pinkerton stated: “A despotic Middle Eastern dictatorship, a rogue state, a terrorist state perilously close to achieving a weapon of mass destruction so serious that it could disrupt the entire region.

“Members, as well as the public listening at home, may hear echoes of 2003 in that description of current events.

“And with talk of regime change again in the air, can I ask the Foreign Secretary what he is going to do to personally talk back the authorities in Jerusalem, in Israel, because what they’re doing at the moment strikes me as providing the Iranian regime with the best possible propaganda tool that they could possibly have.”

In its newest replace, the IDF has stated it has been concentrating on surface-to-surface missile infrastructure in western Iran.

IDF Spokesperson, BG Effie Defrin stated: “Throughout the day, the Israeli Air Force identified several trucks carrying weapons and surface-to-air missile launchers. The trucks attempted to evade IDF strikes, but were struck from the air, thereby preventing further launches toward the State of Israel. We continue to operate against the threat of surface-to-air missiles, surface-to-surface missiles, and UAVs.”

They added {that a} remotely piloted Israeli plane struck down two Iranian F-14 fighter jets this night.

The US House of Representatives speaker has postponed his deliberate journey to Israel.

Mike Johnson was resulting from handle Israel’s parliament on June 22.

“Due to the complex situation currently unfolding in Iran and Israel, (Knesset) Speaker (Amir) Ohana and I have made the decision to postpone the special session of the Knesset,” Johnson said in a statement.

“We look forward to rescheduling the address in the near future and send our prayers to the people of Israel and the Middle East.”

Bemjamin Netanyahu is currently speaking at a press conference.

We will tell you what he’s saying as soon as possible.

The US state department has told citizens to leave Iran immediately if they are there.

It said US citizens should not travel to Iran for any reason and if they are unable to depart they should “be prepared to shelter in place for extended periods”.

“US citizens in Iran face serious, increasing dangers due to rising regional tensions. The US government does not have diplomatic or consular relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran,” it said in a post on X on Monday.

“The Swiss government, acting through its Embassy in Tehran, serves as the protecting power for United States interests in Iran. The Swiss Protecting Power office in Tehran is closed until further notice and is limited in its ability to assist US citizens in Iran at this time.”

Iran’s ambassador has just told the UN that the country’s retaliatory strikes on Israel are self defence.

Amir Saeid Iravani told the UN Nations Security Council on Monday that the strikes are “proportionate defensive operations directed completely at navy aims and related infrastructure”.

He wrote in a letter that any cooperation by third international locations with Israel’s strikes on Iran “makes them complicit in the legal responsibility and consequences of this crisis.”

Under Article 51 of the founding United Nations Charter, the 15-member Security Council should instantly be told of any motion that states soak up self defence in opposition to armed assault.

Iran and Israel have each continued to fireplace missiles at eachother on Monday afternoon.

A state TV station was hit by an Israeli missile in Iran, because the IDF warned Israeli’s to hunt shelter after it detected missiles being despatched from Iran.

It comes after extra died in strikes in a single day, with extra anticipated to return.

Benjamin Netanyahu didn’t rule out the potential of concentrating on Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei when requested on Monday.

The Israeli PM was requested by US information outlet ABC about reviews that Donald Trump rejected an Israeli plan to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader resulting from fears it will escalate the battle.

He instructed ABC: “It’s not going to escalate the conflict, it’s going to end the conflict.”

Asked if Israel would goal the supreme chief, Netanyahu stated that Israel was “doing what we need to do.”

“I’m not going to get into the details, but we’ve targeted their top nuclear scientists,” Netanyahu stated.