Israel has launched more strikes on targets in Iran, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is in "full control" of the skies in Tehran. Donald Trump has said Iran wants to de-escalate the conflict.
Monday 16 June 2025 19:19, UK
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Benjamin Netanyahu says assassinating Iran's leader would end the conflict.
Asked by about reports Donald Trump rejected an Israeli plan to kill Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei because it would escalate the hostilities, Netanyahu said: "It's not going to escalate the conflict, it's going to end the conflict."
He continued: "The 'forever war' is what Iran wants, and they're bringing us to the brink of nuclear war. In fact, what Israel is doing is preventing this, bringing an end to this aggression, and we can only do so by standing up to the forces of evil."
Asked if Israel would indeed target the supreme leader, Netanyahu said that Israel was "doing what we need to do."
Israel has instructed citizens "across the country" to remain close to protected spaces.
"Movement in public areas should be minimised, and public gatherings must be avoided," it said.
Opposition Israeli politicians have gone from scheming to bring down Benjamin Netanyahu's government to closing ranks with him over the last few days.
Months of bitter criticism of Netanyahu and his handling of the war in Gaza have been suspended.
"It's not the right moment to do politics," opposition leader and former prime minister Yair Lapid says.
Lapid spoke just days after he told Israeli parliament they needed an election to oust Netanyahu.
"Yes, this government needs to be toppled, but not in the midst of an existential fight," Lapid adds - his son's home was damaged in an Iranian strike.
During times of war or crisis, Israeli politicians across the spectrum typically fall in line behind the government.
But there has been deep polarisation across the country, much of it fuelled by the public's view of Netanyahu.
Netanyahu is a divisive leader who has governed for nearly 16 years uninterrupted.
He is on trial for alleged corruption and is reliant on the far-right parties for power.
US citizens should leave Iran immediately, the state department has warned.
Those who are unable to leave should be prepared to shelter in place for extended periods of time, it added.
The department said Americans should not travel to Iran for any reason.
Germany will start evacuating its citizens from Israel via Jordan, a foreign ministry spokesperson says.
A charter flight will travel from the capital, Amman.
"Germans in Israel who are registered on the Elefand crisis preparedness list have been informed about this option and the details," the spokesperson said.
It joins Portugal, Slovakia and Poland in attempting to help their citizens leave.
Citizens from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, the Philippines and Finland have crossed from Iran into Azerbaijan, according to local media.
Iran has launched missiles toward Israel, the Israel Defence Forces has said.
Alerts have been activated in several areas in the north of the country, it added.
"The air force is working to intercept and attack wherever necessary to eliminate the threat.
"The defense is not hermetic, and therefore the instructions of the Home Front Command must continue to be obeyed."
Israel has struck the studios of Iranian state news channel IRIB.
A loud explosion was heard as the anchor was presenting live on air, followed by some light debris falling from the ceiling.
Moments ago, Israeli defence minister Israel Katz posted on X: "The Iranian regime's propaganda and incitement broadcasting authority was attacked by the IDF after a widespread evacuation of the surrounding residents."
Echoing the sources in our last post, Donald Trump says Iran wants to de-escalate the conflict with Israel.
At a news conference at the G7 summit in Canada, the president was asked if he had heard any signals or seen any messages from intermediaries that Iran wishes to de-escalate the conflict.
"Yes, they'd like to talk, but they should have done that before," says Trump.
"Iran is not winning this war."
Asked what it would take for the US to become involved militarily, he says: "I don't want to talk about that."
Iran has gone to Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Oman asking them to go to Donald Trump, so he can press Israel to agree to a ceasefire, sources have told Reuters news agency.
In return, Iran is said to be willing to offer flexibility in its nuclear negotiations with the US.
The Wall Street Journal reported that Tehran was signalling it wanted to end fighting as well, citing Middle Eastern and European officials.
