Netanyahu reveals Iran attempted to assassinate both him and Trump, discusses Israel's strikes against Iran's nuclear program, and explains the "imminent threat."

After striking back on Friday night, Iran launched a new wave of strikes toward Israel on Saturday morning. Now, the two countries continue to exchange deadly missiles and threats, with fatalities and injuries reported on both sides.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu raised the possibility of strikes in a phone conversation with President Trump, according to two U.S. officials. Trump responded that he would like to see diplomacy run its course before turning to military options.

During his second government, between 2009 and 2013, he tried at least twice to launch attacks against Iran’s nuclear programme but was stymied. He faced a series of obstacles. His generals and security chiefs opposed such a move.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the Iranian people directly after Iran launched retaliatory missiles at Tel Aviv. Former Israel Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Oren joins Christina Ruffini to share his reaction and provide more insight on the Middle East.

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the Iranian people on Friday, June 13 following a ballistic missile attack on the country. (GPO)

In one of the early press conferences after October 7, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was asked whether he would resign. His answer was telling: No one asked US President Franklin D. Roosevelt to resign after Pearl Harbor.

Iran has launched a new wave of missile attacks on Israel, triggering air raid sirens across the country as emergency services reported at least five killed and dozens more wounded in the fourth day o