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Russia Today
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Russia Today
‘Israel doomsday clock' not bombed yet
The IDF carried out strikes on the so-called 'Israel Doomsday Clock' located in central Tehran, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz claimed on Monday. The statement quickly gained traction on social media, with Iranian state media denying it. The digital countdown timer was installed in Palestine Square in the Iranian capital in 2017 to track the days until the end of the Jewish state, as predicted by Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In September 2016, Khamenei said he hoped the 'Zionist regime' would perish within 25 years. The clock was placed next to a caption: 'Time left until the destruction of Israel.' 'In accordance with the directive of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and myself, the IDF is currently striking with unprecedented force regime targets and governmental repression bodies in the heart of Tehran, including the Basij headquarters, Evin Prison for political prisoners and regime opponents, the 'Destruction of Israel' clock in Palestine Square, IRGC internal security command centers, the ideological command, and other regime targets,' Katz said in a post on X. However, later on Tuesday, Mehr News Agency released video footage purportedly showing the clock still intact and fully operational. The video, which appears to have been filmed earlier that same day, shows the glowing red LED digits counting down to September 2040, surrounded by passing traffic and pedestrians. The conflicting statements come amid sharply escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, following a series of Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, including sites in Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow. West Jerusalem claimed the attacks were preemptive, aimed at halting what it described as Iran's imminent progress toward developing a nuclear weapon. Iran rejected the allegations and launched retaliatory missile strikes targeting Israel and US military bases in the region, including the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. Both sides have reported civilian casualties. Israeli airstrikes in Tehran and other urban areas reportedly caused civilian deaths and damage to government and security facilities, while Iranian strikes on cities in southern Israel damaged infrastructure, also causing deaths and injuries among residents. While Washington has attempted to broker a ceasefire, mutual accusations of violations persist, and both sides appear poised for further escalation. The crisis has fueled international concerns about the potential for a broader regional conflict and its impact on global security and energy markets.
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Pentagon's Hegseth SHUTS DOWN Senators On U.S. Joining Iran-Israel War
Fight For The Skies: Israel Scrambles Response As Iran Rains Fire Amid Airspace Showdown | Watch As the conflict between Iran and Israel enters its sixth day, an Iranian Revolutionary Guard spokesman declared that Tehran now holds complete control over the skies above Israel. The bold claim follows the launch of hypersonic missiles in what Iran calls 'Operation Honest Promise 3.' While Israel's missile defense systems have intercepted many incoming attacks, some Iranian missiles have breached and caused damage. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has vowed to show 'no mercy' in response to Israeli aggression. #IranIsraelConflict #MiddleEastWar #ballisticmissiles #NoMercy #IDFStrikes #BreakingNews #khamenei #TehranUnderFire #IsraelUnderAttack #MissileWar 20.0K views | 18 hours ago
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Iran Stuns Israel, Fires Hypersonic Missile Fattah-1 At Tel Aviv
/ Jun 18, 2025, 12:23PM IST The Israel–Iran war reached a new level of intensity on day six as Iran fired a Fattah-1 hypersonic missile at Tel Aviv following U.S. President Donald Trump's demand for Tehran's unconditional surrender. Explosions rocked both Tel Aviv and Iranian cities like Tehran and Karaj after back-to-back missile barrages and retaliatory airstrikes. Meanwhile, Trump abruptly left the G7 summit and held a high-level security meeting, fueling speculation that the U.S. may soon join Israeli strikes. Additional American fighter aircraft have been deployed to the region. In exile, opposition figure Reza Pahlavi claimed Supreme Leader Khamenei had gone into hiding, declaring the Islamic Republic is collapsing.#IranIsraelConflict #MiddleEastWar #ballisticmissiles #NoMercy #IDFStrikes #BreakingNews #khamenei #TehranUnderFire #IsraelUnderAttack #MissileWar
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Fight For The Skies: Israel Scrambles Response As Iran Rains Fire Amid Airspace Showdown
As the conflict between Iran and Israel enters its sixth day, an Iranian Revolutionary Guard spokesman declared that Tehran now holds complete control over the skies above Israel. The bold claim follows the launch of hypersonic missiles in what Iran calls 'Operation Honest Promise 3.' While Israel's missile defense systems have intercepted many incoming attacks, some Iranian missiles have breached and caused damage. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has vowed to show 'no mercy' in response to Israeli aggression. #IranIsraelConflict #MiddleEastWar #ballisticmissiles #NoMercy #IDFStrikes #BreakingNews #khamenei #TehranUnderFire #IsraelUnderAttack #MissileWar Read More
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
‘IAEA Biased': Russia Blames West For Fuelling Israel–Iran Crisis, Warns Of Nuclear Catastrophe
Russia has condemned Israel's airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, calling them illegal and dangerous under international law. Moscow warned the attacks risk triggering a global nuclear catastrophe and further destabilizing the Middle East. Israel claims the strikes were necessary to halt Iran's alleged race toward a nuclear weapon, an accusation Iran denies. In response, Iran launched retaliatory missile and drone attacks. Russia also blamed Western nations for backing a biased IAEA resolution, accusing them of giving Israel political cover. Tehran maintains its nuclear program is peaceful and views the conflict as an attempt to sabotage diplomatic efforts with the United States.#russia #IranIsraelConflict #MiddleEastWar #ballisticmissiles #NoMercy #IDFStrikes #BreakingNews #khamenei #TehranUnderFire #IsraelUnderAttack #MissileWar Read More
