But, says BBC Persian, at the same time there appears to be a sense of relief - even celebration - among those who believe the regime's downfall can only come through military intervention. In one ...

The US president writes on social media: "This is not only Justice for the people of Iran, but for all Great Americans, and those people from many Countries throughout the World." ...

Apparent Iranian attacks have been reported in Dubai, Doha, Bahrain, Kuwait, and elsewhere in the region. Earlier, Donald Trump said "major combat operations" were under way in Iran.

The Israeli PM gave a televised address after a day of attacks on Iran, and retaliation from Tehran across the Middle East. Satellite images earlier showed damage to Khamenei's compound.