Israel-Iran live: Trump calls to 'make Iran great again' - as Tehran urges UN over 'historic test'

Donald Trump has asked why there would not be a "regime change" in Iran following US strikes, calling to "make Iran great again". Meanwhile, Iran's UN envoy says the current situation provides a "historic test" for the body. Watch and follow the latest below.

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