Israel and Iran exchange missile attacks: Fighter jets take off

The Iran-Israel tension, which began with Israel's attack, continues. Amid the ongoing reciprocal strikes, US President Donald Trump made a notable statement. 

In his statement, US President Donald Trump said, "We have control over the Iranian skies." 

Regarding Iran's weapons and equipment, Trump stated, "We now have full control over the Iranian skies. Iran had good air tracking devices and other defense equipment, and plenty of them, but they cannot be compared to things that are American-made, designed, and produced."

TRUMP: WE WILL NOT KILL FOR NOW

US President Donald Trump also made remarks regarding Khamenei. Trump used the following expressions:

"We will not take Khamenei out. I know where the Iranian supreme leader is hiding. We know where Khamenei is. We will not kill him for now, but our patience is running out."

Meanwhile, Reuters reported, citing three US officials, that the US is moving fighter jets to the Middle East as the Israel-Iran war continues.

One of the officials stated that the deployments include F-16, F-22, and F-35 fighter jets.

Two officials emphasized that the deployment of fighter jets to intercept drones and projectiles was for defensive purposes.

LATEST STATUS OF THE CONFLICT

IRAN: We targeted Israeli air bases

ISRAEL: IRAN HAS RELOCATED FORCES TO THE CENTER

The Israeli military claimed that Iran had shifted its forces from the west of the country toward the center, alleging that approximately 60 fighter jets targeted 12 missile launch sites in central Iran, some of which were underground.

Israeli Army Spokesperson Effie Defrin stated during a press conference that as a result of the strikes, Iran had moved its forces from the west of the country toward the center.

Asserting that dozens of Israeli military aircraft were flying around Isfahan and neutralizing threats as they emerged, Defrin stated that up until a few hours ago, approximately 60 fighter jets had carried out attacks on numerous targets in central Iran.

The Israeli army spokesperson claimed that they had attacked 12 underground missile launch sites in central Iran, some of which were located underground.

MISSILE ATTACK FROM IRAN

Following Iran's new missile attacks, air raid sirens began to sound again in northern Israel.

ISRAEL ANNOUNCES: ATTACK ON IRAN CARRIED OUT WITH 60 FIGHTER JETS

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson Brigadier General Effie Defrin announced that 60 Israeli Air Force fighter jets carried out attacks on Iran a few hours ago.

Israel's attacks on Iran are ongoing. Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson Brigadier General Effie Defrin stated that 60 Israeli Air Force fighter jets carried out attacks on Iran a few hours ago, noting that the strikes targeted ballistic missile launchers.

Stating that Iranian forces have retreated to central Iran due to Israel's recent attacks, Defrin said, "They are now trying to launch missiles from Isfahan. They have retreated from western Iran, but we are following them."

NEW ATTACK FROM ISRAEL

The Israeli army is conducting intense attacks on the Iranian capital, Tehran, and several other regions.

Explosion sounds heard from the center of Tehran are coming from the west of the capital, and air defense systems have been operating heavily over the last half hour.

According to AA, fighter jets were seen in the skies over the capital for the first time.

WARNING FROM IRAN

A speech by Iranian Chief of General Staff Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi was broadcast on state television.

Stating that "the operations so far were for deterrence, and punitive strikes will begin soon," Mousavi warned, "Those living in the occupied territories, especially in Tel Aviv and Haifa, should leave these areas to avoid becoming victims of Netanyahu's animalistic ambitions and to save their lives."

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