Special forces take over Evin Prison, political prisoner’s wife says

“We embarked on this campaign to free ourselves from the attempt to renew existential threats against us, and we also embarked on it to create the conditions for the brave Iranian people to cast off the yoke of tyranny from upon themselves,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said speaking at the site of an Iranian missile attack in Beit Shemesh.

“The day when (the Iranian people) will be able to do this is approaching. We are bringing it closer… when it arrives, Israel and the United States will be there with the Iranian people.”

The US military is “knocking the crap” out of Iran but the “big wave” is yet to come, President Donald Trump told CNN in a nine-minute phone interview on Monday.

Asked whether the United States is taking additional steps beyond the military assault to help the Iranian people reclaim control of their country from the regime, Trump said, “Yes.”

“We are indeed. But right now we want everyone staying inside. It’s not safe out there.”

Iranian exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi told Fox News he is ready to go back to Iran "as soon as possible, whether before or right after the regime's collapse."

"It is important for me to be among my compatriots to fight the final battle and bring it to fruition," he said.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has written to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urging the United Nations and world foreign ministers to take action over the US and Israeli military strikes on Iran.

In the letter, which was also sent to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and foreign ministers worldwide, Araghchi said the attacks were a “clear violation of international humanitarian law.”

He urged the UN secretary-general, the Security Council and other relevant international bodies to take “immediate, tangible and effective measures” to condemn the attacks, prevent their continuation and help bring those responsible to justice.

China urged the United States and Israel to immediately cease military action against Iran and warned that regional turmoil could harm the global economy, including energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

China’s foreign minister said Beijing supports Iran in safeguarding its sovereignty, security and territorial integrity, and is willing to play a constructive role in promoting peace and stopping the war.

The minister also held calls with his Iranian, French and Omani counterparts to discuss the situation, according to Chinese state media.