Israel threatens Iranian leader with same fate as Saddam Hussein

Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz has issued a stark warning to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, comparing him to former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, who was toppled and executed following the 2003 US-led invasion.

“I warn the Iranian dictator against continuing to commit war crimes and launching missiles at Israeli civilians,” Katz said, according to Israeli media reports.

He added: “He would do well to remember the fate of the dictator in the country neighbouring Iran who chose this same path against the state of Israel.”

Katz also reiterated threats to continue Israeli strikes on Tehran, urging residents of the Iranian capital to leave, as Iran reported dozens of civilians killed and hundreds wounded since Israel’s attacks began on Friday.