The Prime Minister of Israel accused Iran of pursuing a nuclear weapons programme in defiance of global warnings, pointing to enriched uranium stockpiles capable of producing multiple nuclear bombs.
Following the death of Hezbollah chief Nasrallah, Israel’s army chief, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi, vowed to “reach” anyone who poses a threat to Israeli citizens
Khamenei's bluster on the "sufferings of Muslims" was likely to position himself as the leader of the Muslim world, but it came at a time when Iran has been preparing to deport millions of Afghan refugees, exposing the hollow support to 'Muslim Ummah'.