Iran’s leader ‘cannot continue to exist’, Israeli defence minister says after hospital strike
Israel’s defence minister says Iran’s supreme leader “can no longer be allowed to exist” after the Sokora hospital was hit during an Iranian missile attack, AFP and local media report
Iranian state media reports that the missile strike targeted a military site next to Sokora hospital in southern Israel, and not the facility itself
Israel’s emergency service says at least 89 people have been injured across the country following a wave of strikes
In Iran, Israel’s military says it targeted nuclear sites including the “inactive” Arak heavy water reactor and Natanz facility
The attacks this morning come at a critical time, as Donald Trump considers the possibility of direct US involvement in Israel’s campaign, writes Hugo Bachega
Trump has reportedly approved plans to attack Iran, but has not made a final decision – Iran’s supreme leader warned of “irreparable harm” if the US intervenes
