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Iran's supreme leader: Israel made a huge mistake
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is giving remarks now, according to Iranian media.
The country's supreme leader has just said Israel has made a "huge mistake", promising they will be "punished".
He added people will not forget the blood of "martyrs" and the attack on their territory.
Mehr News Agency reported he "praised the steadfast, courageous, and timely behaviour of the Iranian nation".
He also warned "any US military intervention will undoubtedly cause irreparable damage", hitting out at "threatening and ridiculous statements" made by Donald Trump.
The US should know Iran will not surrender, he added.
It comes after Trump called for an "unconditional surrender" and reports he is considering a strike on Iran.
Israeli drone shot down - as Iranian attack intercepted
An Israeli drone has been shot down in Iran, the Israeli Defence Forces has said.
No injuries were reported after it was blown out the sky by a surface-to-air missile, the force added.
Meanwhile, seven drones launched towards Israel from Iran were shot down in the occupied Golan Heights area this morning, according to the IDF.
Our Middle East correspondent Ali Bunkall explained earlier that the night had seen less fighting than before - see our 8.56 post.
Despite this, tit-for-tat strikes have continued.
Watch: What could US involvement look like and why are Iran's attacks faltering?
As speculation grows about a possible US strike on Iran, Military analyst Michael Clarke explains what US intervention in Israeli attacks could look like and why Iran's attacks seem to be faltering...
Centrifuge sites in Iran hit, nuclear watchdog says
We brought you news earlier on Israeli claims it had struck centrifuge sites in Iran overnight - see our 5.55 post.
Centrifuges are machines that can be used to enrich uranium. Enriched uranium can be used as fuel for nuclear plants, and for nuclear bombs.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has said that two such sites in Iran were hit.
These are the TESA Karaj workshop, just west of Tehran, and the Tehran Research Centre, in the capital.
The IAEA added: "At the Tehran site, one building was hit where advanced centrifuge rotors were manufactured and tested.
"At Karaj, two buildings were destroyed where different centrifuge components were manufactured."
It seemingly continues Israel's efforts to cripple Iran's nuclear infrastructure.
But as we've explained in our 8.26 post, if Israel wants to go all the way it'll likely need US help.
Iran's supreme leader giving speech shortly
A televised message by Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is expected to be broadcast shortly, according to state media.
We'll bring you text updates here, as he speaks in his first public appearance since shortly after Israel's attack on Iran last Friday.
Iran envoy: 'Israeli attacks are war against humanity'
We brought you some quotes earlier from Ali Bahreini, Iran's ambassador to the UN, who has been speaking to reporters.
He echoed lines from Iran's foreign minister, promising retaliation to any attacks on the country.
"We will not show any reluctance in defending our people, security and land. We will respond seriously and strongly, without restraint," Bahreini said.
He also warned Israeli attacks on Iran's nuclear structures risked a "possible hazardous leak".
"This is not an act of war against our country, it is war against humanity," he said.
Watch: The options for Trump as he ponders his next step
To completely destroy Iran's nuclear programme, Israel would need to take out Fordow, the best protected facility.
Israel would likely need huge "bunker buster" bombs, so would the US actually provide these devastating weapons?
There is also a diplomatic option - so how does Donald Trump come to a decision here?
Our international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn breaks it down...
Family members of British embassy staff withdrawn from Israel
Family members of British staff at the embassy in Tel Aviv and the consulate in Jerusalem have been temporarily withdrawn.
The embassy and consulate will continue its work, but it reflects moves taken by other embassies as fighting remains ongoing.
The US has shut its embassy in Jerusalem until at least Friday, according to its state department.
Oil prices rise again as Trump weighs up US military involvement in Middle East
By James Sillars, business and economics reporter
Oil prices have been bubbling upwards again due to developments in the Israel-Iran conflict.
The cost of a barrel of Brent crude ticked up near to $77 - a 4% rise - late yesterday after it became known that Donald Trump was considering US military involvement.
He has since urged Iran to accept an "unconditional surrender".
Brent has slipped back slightly, but the market remains glued to events.
UK natural gas costs are matching the upwards trend with LSEG data for day-ahead delivery contracts currently 16% up on levels seen earlier this month.
If sustained, it doesn't bode well for the next energy price cap review and bills from October - but it's early days.
More widely on the financial markets, the FTSE 100 has risen 0.1% at the open to 8,844 following yesterday's decline of almost 0.5%.
The rally, if you can call it that, is quite broad-based.
The pound is being supported by a weakening dollar ahead of the US interest rate decision this evening.
No change is widely anticipated. Trump is demanding a cut. There could be fireworks...
'A tornado passes over Tehran': Israeli defence minister warns of the end for Iran leaders
Israel's defence minister has warned of the end for leaders in Iran, and warned "a tornado passes over Tehran".
Defence minister Israel Katz posted on social media, suggesting the regime in Tehran was coming to its end.
He said: "Symbols of government are being bombed and destroyed... this is how dictatorships collapse."
For context:
Israel initially said it began attacking Iran on Friday over concerns of its nuclear programme.
But there have been more and more voices from the top of Israel's government that have increasingly signalled they want a regime change in Iran.
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