Further reports that Israeli air force has begun a second wave of air strikes against Iran

Further reports that Israeli air force has begun a second wave of air strikes against Iran

Also reports of unrest in Iran directed not against Israel.

Both of these unconfirmed.

More:

• Iranian state media confirms killing of Revolutionary Guards chief Salami in Israeli strike

Israeli military chief of staff Eyal Zamir:

• We are calling up tens of thousands of soldiers
• We are prepared across all borders.
• I warn that anyone who will try to challenge us, will pay a heavy price

Iranian officials said to have been targeted:

• Mohammad Bagheri (Chief of Staff of Iranian Armed Forces)
• Hossein Salami (Commander in Chief of the IRGC) … see above
• Gholam Ali Rashid (Commander of Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters)
• Fereydoon Abbasi-Davani (Iranian nuclear scientist)
• Dr Teranchi (nuclear scientist)

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Earlier:

We got a 10 minute or so warning:

• Financial Times reports Israeli strike on Iran could come today, Friday 13 June

Then:

• Explosions heard in Tehran – reports are sketchy
• Israel says has launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran

• Market response to Israel attack on Iran: Yen up, Oil rockets higher.
• Israel’s Air Force conducted a strike in Iran – update
• Israeli official confirms attack on Iran – Iran’s nuclear program an ‘existential threat’
• Reports that Israel has detected missile launches from Iran

• Israeli PM Netanyahu- We targeted Iran’s main enrichment facility in Natanz

• Unconfirmed: Iranian jet fighters taking off, Iranian ballistic missile launches reported

• US warns Iran not to target U.S. interests or personnel

• Reports of another wave of Israeli strikes on Iran has begun

This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.