The Israeli defense minister, Israel Katz, warned the Ayatollah of Iran, Ali Khamenei on Tuesday, which his destiny could be similar to that of former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein if his forces continue to attack Israel.
The smoke leaves a place near the Azadi tower in downtown Tehran on June 16, 2025.
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“I warn the Iranian dictator to continue committing war crimes and fire missiles to Israeli citizens,” Katz said. “I should remember what happened to the dictator in the neighboring country Iran who took this path against the state of Israel.”
Hussein was shot down by the American invasion of Iraq in 2003. After nine months in the race, he was captured near the city of Tikrit. An Iraqi court condemned Hussein of crimes against humanity and executed him hanging in 2006.
Katz also said that the “Chief of Iran replacement cabinet” was killed in Israeli strikes in Iran during the night.
-ABC News’ Dana Savir and Ellie Kaufman
