An Iranian security source has informed Reuters that Tehran intends to deliver a "strong response" to the ongoing attacks attributed to Israel.
Reports from Israeli media indicate that a further series of strikes is currently targeting locations within Iran.
Major General Gholam Ali Rashid, the Commander of the Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters of the Iranian General Staff, is reported to have been killed in the recent strikes on Tehran.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is reportedly safe and is receiving briefings regarding the attacks.
General Shekarchi, the Spokesman for the Iranian Armed Forces, has stated that Israel and the United States will "receive a forceful slap." He added that Iran's Armed Forces are prepared and will retaliate with counterstrikes soon, stating that a retaliation attack is certain.
Ali Shamkhani, a Senior Advisor to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, has been critically injured in the Israeli strikes on Tehran.
The United States and the United Kingdom appear to be evacuating military aircraft from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. Three RC-135 aircraft, two from the U.S. Air Force and one from the Royal Air Force, have departed the base, heading west over Saudi Arabia.
5 Comments
Bermudez
This is a direct attack on Iran's sovereignty, a response is inevitable.
Coccinella
Bravo to the Iranian Armed Forces for being prepared to strike back.
ZmeeLove
The fallout from this will be felt worldwide.
Habibi
Is anyone even trying to negotiate? This feels like a countdown.
Mariposa
This is terrifying. Hope this doesn't escalate into a full-blown war.