Mar 18 β€’ 05:28 UTC πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Qatar Al Jazeera

Israeli Attempt to Assassinate Iranian Minister, Liberman Calls for Increased Pressure

An Israeli official reported on an attempted assassination of Iranian Minister of Intelligence Ismail Khatib, while former Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman urged for continued military strikes against Iran.

According to Channel 12, Israeli forces made an attempt to assassinate Iranian Intelligence Minister Ismail Khatib, with expectations for the outcome of this operation still pending. In a public statement, former Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman has emphasized the importance of sustaining military pressure on Iran, advocating that Israel must continue attacking until the Iranian regime falls. He warned that any surviving members of the regime would seek vengeance against Israel.

In recent developments, the Israeli army confirmed the completion of a wide-ranging operation in Tehran targeting command centers and military infrastructures related to Iran's ballistic missile systems. This operation aligns with the broader military strategy posited by Israeli leadership, which aims to diminish Iran's capabilities to retaliate. Liberman's comments underscore an aggressive military posture that seeks to challenge Iran's influence in the region and signifies a readiness to escalate military engagements.

In a related incident, Iranian state media reported that a joint American-Israeli attack on residential areas in Lorestan province led to at least seven deaths and 56 injuries, marking a severe escalation in the conflict. This assault reportedly targeted densely populated areas in the city of Doroud, raising international concerns about the human cost of such military actions. The fragile state of military and diplomatic relations between Israel and Iran indicates a potential for further confrontations, with civilians bearing the brunt of the ongoing hostilities.

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