June 05, 2026
Russia has close ties with Iran through a strategic partnership
Netanyahu is said to have spoken to Trump hours before the strike
Israeli officials say goal is weakening Iran’s security apparatus to empower people
It seeks to eliminate Iran’s nuclear and missile danger
He encourages Kurdish offensive after US and Israel strikes
He describes Iran’s approach as ‘dangerous to civilians’
Trump has called for Iranians to 'take back' their country, while intelligence assessments have cast doubt on possibility of toppling government
Thousands take to Tehran’s streets in grief after reports that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a joint US-Israeli strike.
