Iran retaliates with missile attacks on Israel
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel’s defense minister warned Saturday that “Tehran will burn” if Iran continues firing missiles, as the two countries traded blows a day after Israel launched a blistering surprise attack on Iranian nuclear and military sites, killing several top generals.
As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to fight “as long as it takes,” Iran fired missiles at Israel, and Israeli warplanes attacked air defenses around Tehran.
A resident of Kafr Kanna was arrested shortly after posting a picture of the Iranian flag accompanied by a song of support and a salute to the flag, police confirmed. Northern District police located the man behind the social media posts, arrived at his home, and arrested him for questioning.
Iran has told the United States and UK that it could retaliate if the countries aid Israel in attacks amid fears the Middle East will descend into war.
Israel warns "Tehran will burn" if Iran continues firing missiles, while state media say 60 people have been killed in a strike on Iran's capital.
Pastor Steve Brooks, his wife, and their 9-year-old twins, Simon and Sadie, arrived in Tel Aviv on June 3. The group of travelers, led by retired Tulsa pastor Tom Harrison, includes 10 pastors and their spouses as part of a yearlong learning cohort.
Former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner documented an experience in Israeli shelters as Iran launched missile strikes, posting photos from Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
Iran and Israel targeted each other with airstrikes early on Saturday after Israel launched its biggest-ever offensive against its longtime foe in a bid to prevent it from developing a nuclear weapon.