What did representatives of Israel and Iran say after the attack?
🟥 Before Israel’s strike on Iran
• Trump: “They’re leaving because it could be dangerous … Iran mustn’t have nuclear weapons.”
• Tehran (state media): “We are ready!” — threatens an unprecedented response.
• Washington Post / State-Dept source: U.S. intel fears Israel may act without Washington’s approval.
🟩 After the first strike
• Netanyahu: confirms a “successful first strike” on Natanz; six Iranian nuclear scientists killed, Israelis told to stay in shelters.
• Khamenei: “A bitter and terrifying fate awaits Israel” — Iran launches drones & missiles.
• Trump: “Terrific strike. More will come — good for the market, Iran won’t go nuclear.”
• IDF: all Iranian drones intercepted; operation continues.
• Iranian media: 78 killed in Tehran; cabinet in emergency session.
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