Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed a military operation against Iran called “Rising Lion” had begun and could last “as many days as it takes.”

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The Israeli prime minister announced operation 'Rising Lion' to roll back Iran's threat to Israel's survival. (IsraeliPM via YouTube)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a seven-minute video in which he confirmed a military operation against Iran called “Rising Lion” had begun and could last “as many days as it takes.

The United States has said that it is not involved in Israel's strikes on Iran and that it's priority is the safety of US personnel in the region.