A wave of airstrikes shook Tehran on Saturday, as the US and Israel launched a joint military operation against Iran. The attacks, which were described as "major combat operations" by President Trump, were designed to eliminate "imminent threats" from the Iranian regime.
According to reports, explosions were heard across central Tehran, with one apparent strike hitting near the offices of the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The Iranian people were beginning their workweek when the airstrikes occurred, sending people fleeing parts of the capital and parents racing to collect children from schools.
In a video statement, President Trump called the US operation "massive and ongoing," pledging to use "overwhelming strength and devastating force" to destroy Iranian missiles and prevent the country from developing a nuclear weapon. Trump also urged the Iranian people to "take over your government," calling on them to rise up against their leaders.
The US president's comments were seen as a clear call for regime change in Iran, a move that has been met with skepticism by some experts. The Iranian government has long been a target of US criticism, with tensions between the two countries escalating in recent years.
The airstrikes were the latest development in a long-standing conflict between the US and Iran. The two countries have been at odds over a range of issues, including Iran's nuclear program and its support for militant groups in the Middle East.
As the situation in Tehran continues to unfold, the international community is watching with bated breath. The US and Israel have launched a significant military operation, and it remains to be seen how Iran will respond.
In a separate development, the legendary Paris nightclub Le Palace is set to reopen its doors after a lengthy closure. The nightclub, which was once a haunt of celebrities such as Mick Jagger and Grace Jones, is expected to once again become a hub of Parisian nightlife.
However, the news from Paris was overshadowed by the events unfolding in Tehran. As the world watches the situation in Iran, one thing is clear: the stakes are high, and the consequences of the US and Israel's actions are yet to be fully understood.
Sources:
- "US and Israel launch strikes on Iran: what we know so far" (The Guardian)
- "US and Israel launch joint attack on Iran as Trump urges regime change" (The Guardian)
- "Trump Calls for Change in Iran’s Leadership" (The New York Times)
- "Chaos and Panic Grip Tehran as Airstrikes Shake City" (The New York Times)
- "‘Crazy, without limits’: Paris disco haunt of Jagger and Grace Jones to reopen" (The Guardian)
A wave of airstrikes shook Tehran on Saturday, as the US and Israel launched a joint military operation against Iran. The attacks, which were described as "major combat operations" by President Trump, were designed to eliminate "imminent threats" from the Iranian regime.
According to reports, explosions were heard across central Tehran, with one apparent strike hitting near the offices of the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The Iranian people were beginning their workweek when the airstrikes occurred, sending people fleeing parts of the capital and parents racing to collect children from schools.
In a video statement, President Trump called the US operation "massive and ongoing," pledging to use "overwhelming strength and devastating force" to destroy Iranian missiles and prevent the country from developing a nuclear weapon. Trump also urged the Iranian people to "take over your government," calling on them to rise up against their leaders.
The US president's comments were seen as a clear call for regime change in Iran, a move that has been met with skepticism by some experts. The Iranian government has long been a target of US criticism, with tensions between the two countries escalating in recent years.
The airstrikes were the latest development in a long-standing conflict between the US and Iran. The two countries have been at odds over a range of issues, including Iran's nuclear program and its support for militant groups in the Middle East.
As the situation in Tehran continues to unfold, the international community is watching with bated breath. The US and Israel have launched a significant military operation, and it remains to be seen how Iran will respond.
In a separate development, the legendary Paris nightclub Le Palace is set to reopen its doors after a lengthy closure. The nightclub, which was once a haunt of celebrities such as Mick Jagger and Grace Jones, is expected to once again become a hub of Parisian nightlife.
However, the news from Paris was overshadowed by the events unfolding in Tehran. As the world watches the situation in Iran, one thing is clear: the stakes are high, and the consequences of the US and Israel's actions are yet to be fully understood.
Sources:
- "US and Israel launch strikes on Iran: what we know so far" (The Guardian)
- "US and Israel launch joint attack on Iran as Trump urges regime change" (The Guardian)
- "Trump Calls for Change in Iran’s Leadership" (The New York Times)
- "Chaos and Panic Grip Tehran as Airstrikes Shake City" (The New York Times)
- "‘Crazy, without limits’: Paris disco haunt of Jagger and Grace Jones to reopen" (The Guardian)