Israel would have killed Iran's Supreme Leader if it was possible: Israeli Defence Minister
Tel Aviv: Israel would have assassinated Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during the recent 12-day war if it had the chance, Defence Minister Israel Katz said, according to a report by Reuters.
“I estimate that if Khamenei had been in our sights, we would have taken him out,” Katz told Israel’s Kan public broadcaster. Reuters reported that Katz claimed Khamenei anticipated the threat, went deep underground, and cut off communication with his newly appointed commanders after Israeli strikes on June 13 killed several senior Iranian military officials and nuclear scientists.
The war ended earlier this week following a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. During the conflict, both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump had hinted at the possibility of regime change in Iran, suggesting Khamenei’s life was in danger.
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Nagaland bypoll: Nearly 20 pc voter turnout recorded in Koridang seat in first two hours
Kohima (PTI): Nearly 20 per cent of 22,382 electors exercised their franchise in Nagaland's Koridang Assembly bypoll in the first two hours of polling on Thursday, officials said.
The voting that commenced at 7 am across all 30 polling stations has so far been peaceful, they said.
The polling will continue till 4 pm.
Security has been significantly tightened across the constituency following violence on April 5 and 6, in which one person died, and several vehicles were damaged.
The byelection was necessitated by the demise of sitting BJP MLA Imkong L. Imchen in November last year.
A total of 22,382 electors, including 11,071 women, are eligible to decide the fate of six candidates in the fray.
The ruling People’s Democratic Alliance (PDA) has fielded BJP nominee Daochier I. Imchen, while the Congress candidate is T. Chalukumba Ao. The National People’s Party (NPP) has nominated I. Abenjang, while the Independent candidates are Imchatoba Imchen, Imtiwapang, and Toshikaba.
Of the 30 polling stations, 13 have been categorised as vulnerable and 17 as critical, prompting deployment of additional security personnel and intensified surveillance measures. Two polling stations have been designated as all-women booths.
Counting of votes is scheduled for May 4.
