Loud blast reported near Iranian military HQ in Tehran - local media
Iranian media are reporting a very loud boom near the headquarters of the General Staff of the Armed Forces in Tehran.
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Israel is considering attacks on Iran's oil and gas infrastructure in retaliation for the Islamic Republic's missile attacks on the Jewish State, a source close to the Israeli government told Iran International.
Iran’s armed forces are fully prepared for all scenarios and that the recent response to Israel was only a small part of the country’s capabilities, Revolutionary Guards commander Ahmad Vahidi told the state TV Friday night.
Iran’s attack on Israel, code named the True Promise 3 operation, will continue for as long as necessary, Vahidi added.
"We unequivocally and forcefully condemn Israeli unlawful and terrorist military aggression against Iran," Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations Amir-Saeid Iravani said on Friday.
"Israel, the most loudest and violent regime in the world, committed these barbaric attacks with the full intelligence, operational and political backing of the United States government," he added.
“So far, 78 people, including senior military officials, have been martyred and over 320 other injured. The overwhelming majority of them (are) civilians, including women and children."
Iravani called for other countries to condemn Israel's campaign.
"This aggression constitutes a declaration of war ... Israel attacked Iran. Israel violated international law. Israel must be held accountable."
Around 41 people were hurt in Iranian strikes, Israel's paramedics group Magen David Adom said early on Saturday local time.
Two were in critical condition and two modern. Others were lightly hurt or suffered acute anxiety.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a video message addressed to the Iranian people on Friday that his country's attacks could pave the way for them to overthrow the Islamic Republic.
"The objective of Israel's military operation is to remove this threat, both the nuclear threat and the ballistic missile threat to Israel. And as we achieve our objectives, we're also clearing the path for you to achieve your objective, which is freedom."
"The time has come for you to unite around your flag and your historic legacy by standing up for your freedom from an evil and oppressive regime. "
"(Tehran) has never been weaker. This is your opportunity to stand up and let your voices be heard," Netanyahu added.
"Our fight is with our common enemy, a murderous regime that both oppresses you and impoverishes you brave people of Iran, your light will defeat the darkness. I'm with you. The people of Israel are with you."
