After weeks of threats and a massive US military build-up, the missiles began to rain down on Tehran on Saturday morning, the first day of Iran’s working week, triggering panic across the capital.
With waves of air strikes, the US and Israel ignited their second war against the Islamic republic in eight months, warning it would be on a far larger scale than Israel’s 12-day war in June. This time the US is at the forefront, with President Donald Trump describing the attack as “massive”, warning that “bombs will be dropping everywhere” and seemingly pushing for the ultimate objective: regime change.
“I say tonight that the hour of your freedom is at hand. Stay sheltered,” Trump said in a video. “When we are finished, take over your government.”