JUST IN: IDF Confirms Striking Iranian Nuclear Camp In Preemptive Operation

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JUST IN: IDF Confirms Striking Iranian Nuclear Camp In Preemptive Operation—-Israeli Defence Force (IDF) launched large-scale strikes against Iran on Friday, saying it had targeted nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories and military commanders at the start of a prolonged operation to prevent Tehran from building an atomic weapon.

Iran promised a harsh response and Israel said it was working to intercept about 100 drones launched towards Israeli territory in retaliation.

But around 08;00 GMT, Israeli media said an order to citizens to remain near protected areas had been lifted, suggesting that most or all the drones had been neutralised.

The price of crude oil leapt on fears of retaliatory attacks on a major oil producing region, but then eased back somewhat.

An Israeli security source said Israeli Mossad commandos had operated deep inside the Islamic Republic before the attack and the Israeli spy agency and military had led a series of covert operations against Iran’s strategic missile array.

Israel also established an attack-drone base near Tehran, the source added. The military said it had carried out a large-scale strike against Iran’s air defences, destroying “dozens of radars and surface-to-air missile launchers”.

Iranian media and witnesses reported explosions including at the main uranium enrichment facility at Natanz.

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Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards Corps said its top commander, Hossein Salami, had been killed and state media reported the unit’s headquarters in Tehran had been hit. Several children were killed in a strike on a residential area in the capital, they said.

“We are at a decisive moment in Israel’s history,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a recorded video message.

“Moments ago, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, a targeted military operation to roll back the Iranian threat to Israel’s very survival. This operation will continue for as many days as it takes to remove this threat.”

He warned Israelis that they might have to remain in shelter for extended periods.

At the same time, Israel has limited Iran’s ability to retaliate by severely weakening its Middle East allies since the war in Gaza erupted in October 2023, assassinating top leaders of the Palestinian militant group Hamas and Lebanon’s Hezbollah.

Some 200 Israeli fighter jets took part in the strikes, hitting more than 100 targets in Iran, military spokesman Brigadier General Effie Defrin said.

He told an online briefing Israel had been able to confirm that the chief of staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, the commander of the Revolutionary Guards and the commander of Iran’s Emergency Command had all been killed in the strikes.

Six Iranian nuclear scientists were killed, Iranian state media reported.

The International Atomic Energy Agency said there was no increase in radiation levels at the Natanz nuclear site, citing information provided by Iranian authorities.

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said in a statement that Israel had “unleashed its wicked and bloody” hand in a crime against Iran and that it would receive “a bitter fate for itself”.

REGIONAL AIRSPACE EMPTIES, FLIGHTS CANCELLED

Airlines quit the airspace over Israel, Iran, Iraq and Jordan after the Israeli strikes, Flightradar24 data showed, with carriers diverting or cancel flights.

Israeli airlines El Al, Israir and Arkia said they were moving their planes out of Israel and Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport was shut.

Dubai-based Emirates cancelled flights to and from Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Iran as Iran closed its airspace.

The United States, which was due to hold the latest round of talks with Iran on restricting its nuclear programme on Sunday, said it had had no part in the operation.

The global crude oil benchmark Brent blend was up more than 6% at $73.73 at 08:21 GMT, but well down from peaks around $78.

The National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company said oil refining and storage facilities had not been damaged and continued to operate.

Israeli military Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said tens of thousands of soldiers had been called up and “prepared across all borders”.

“We are amidst a historic campaign unlike any other. This is a critical operation to prevent an existential threat, by an enemy who is intent on destroying us,” he said.

U.S. President Donald Trump said that Iran cannot have a nuclear bomb and that the United States was hoping to get back to the negotiating table, in an interview with Fox News after the start of the Israeli air strikes on Iran.

“We will see,” Fox News reporter Jennifer Griffin quoted Trump as saying in a post on X.

U.S. officials have repeatedly said that any new nuclear deal with Iran – to replace a 2015 accord between Tehran and six world powers from which Trump withdrew – must include a commitment to scrap enrichment, a potential pathway to developing nuclear bombs.

NUCLEAR TALKS WITH IRAN DUE ON SUNDAY

The Islamic Republic has repeatedly denied such intentions, saying it wants nuclear energy only for civilian purposes, and has publicly rejected Washington’s demand to scrap enrichment as an attack on its national sovereignty.

The IAEA’s Board of Governors on Thursday declared Iran in breach of its non-proliferation obligations for the first time in almost 20 years.

Iran said in a statement that Israel’s “cowardly” attack showed why Iran had to insist on enrichment, nuclear technology and missile power.

The Israeli military said it had been forced to act by new intelligence information showing that Iran was “approaching the point of no return” in the development of a nuclear weapon.

But a source familiar with U.S. intelligence reports said there had been no recent change in the U.S. assessment that Iran was not building a nuclear weapon and that Khamenei had not authorised a resumption of the nuclear weapons programme that was shut in 2003.

Trump was convening a meeting the National Security Council on Friday morning, the White House said. He had said on Thursday that an Israeli strike on Iran “could very well happen” but reiterated his hopes for a peaceful resolution.

Iran’s armed forces spokesperson said Israel and its chief ally the United States would pay a “heavy price” for the attack, accusing Washington of providing support for the operation.

While the U.S. tried to distance itself from Israel’s attack, an Israeli official told public broadcaster Kan that Israel had coordinated with Washington.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. was not involved in the strikes and Tel Aviv had acted unilaterally for self-defence.

U.S. and Iranian officials are scheduled to hold a sixth round of talks on Tehran’s escalating uranium enrichment programme in Oman on Sunday. A U.S. official said those talks were still due to proceed.

The attacks triggered sharp falls in stock prices in Asian trade, led by a selloff in U.S. futures. Israel’s shekel slid nearly 2%.

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BREAKING: Crystal Palace Sack Pierre Sage After Just 16 Matches in Charge

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November 12, 2026

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BREAKING: Crystal Palace Sack Pierre Sage After Just 16 Matches in Charge—-The Eagles dismiss the Frenchman after winning only two of their opening 10 Premier League matches, leaving the club bottom of the table following four consecutive league defeats.

Crystal Palace have officially sacked manager Pierre Sage following a disappointing start to the 2026/27 campaign, bringing his short spell at Selhurst Park to an end after just 16 matches.

The club confirmed the Frenchman’s departure on Thursday, November 12, less than five months after appointing him as Oliver Glasner’s successor in June.

Sage’s dismissal follows a disappointing run of results that has left Palace bottom of the Premier League table, with only seven points from their opening 10 matches.

In an official statement, Crystal Palace thanked Sage and his coaching staff for their efforts during their time at the club and wished them well for the future.

Three members of his backroom team, Jamal Alioui, Damien Della Santa and Sandy Guichard, have also left the club.

Poor Premier League Form Costs Sage His Job

Sage managed just two victories and one draw from his first 10 Premier League matches, with seven defeats leaving Palace in serious trouble.

His final match in charge was Sunday’s 3-1 home defeat against Liverpool at Selhurst Park, which extended the Eagles’ losing streak in the league to four matches.

Palace have also conceded 24 goals in their opening 10 league fixtures, giving them the worst defensive record in the division.

The disappointing run followed an earlier 5-0 defeat against Brighton, which intensified pressure on the Frenchman and raised questions about his ability to turn the club’s fortunes around.

Thomas Frank Emerges as Leading Replacement Candidate

Following Sage’s dismissal, former Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford manager Thomas Frank has emerged as the leading candidate to take over at Selhurst Park.

The Danish tactician was considered by Crystal Palace during their managerial search in the summer before the club eventually appointed Sage.

Frank remains without a club after being dismissed by Tottenham in February and could now be considered for another Premier League opportunity.

Former Everton manager Sean Dyche and Vítor Pereira have also been mentioned among the possible alternatives.

However, Crystal Palace have yet to officially announce Sage’s successor, stating that an update on the appointment process will be provided in due course.

A Disappointing End to Sage’s Premier League Adventure

Sage arrived at Crystal Palace with an impressive reputation after his successful spell at French club Lens, where he helped the team achieve significant domestic success.

His appointment was expected to provide continuity following Glasner’s departure, but the results have failed to meet expectations.

The Frenchman now leaves Selhurst Park after only 16 matches, with Palace facing the challenge of finding a replacement capable of lifting the club away from the bottom of the Premier League table.

The Eagles are scheduled to return to league action against Coventry City on November 21, giving the club an opportunity to make a managerial appointment during the international break.

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BREAKING: Manchester United Sack Michael Carrick After Just 10 Premier League Matches

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November 12, 2026

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BREAKING: Manchester United Sack Michael Carrick After Just 10 Premier League Matches—The Red Devils part ways with their head coach following a disastrous start to the 2026/27 campaign that has left the club in the Premier League relegation zone.

Manchester United have officially relieved Michael Carrick of his duties as first-team head coach following a disappointing start to the 2026/27 Premier League season.

The decision, announced on Thursday, November 12, comes after United managed just one victory in their opening 10 league matches, leaving the Old Trafford side 18th in the standings with eight points.

Carrick’s dismissal follows a disappointing run of results that has placed the club in serious danger of slipping further into the relegation battle.

According to reports, the club’s hierarchy concluded that a managerial change was necessary after reviewing the team’s performances and results.

Poor Results Cost Carrick His Job

Manchester United’s difficult campaign has been characterised by inconsistent performances, defensive problems and an inability to secure victories.

The team’s disappointing run included a 2-0 defeat against Chelsea and a 3-0 home loss to Bournemouth, before a dramatic 4-4 draw against Aston Villa in Carrick’s final match.

Despite recovering from two goals down to claim a point against Villa, the result was insufficient to convince the club’s decision-makers to retain the former midfielder.

United have recorded just three victories in 15 matches across all competitions under Carrick this season, with only one coming in the Premier League.

From Champions League Qualification to Relegation Trouble

Carrick’s departure represents a dramatic turnaround from his successful initial spell at Old Trafford.

Appointed in January 2026 following Ruben Amorim’s dismissal, the former Manchester United midfielder made an immediate impact, guiding the club to a third-place Premier League finish and Champions League qualification.

His impressive results earned him a permanent contract in May, running until 2028.

However, the momentum from last season failed to carry into the new campaign, with United struggling to reproduce the performances that had initially secured Carrick’s position.

Mauricio Pochettino Linked With Manchester United Job

Following Carrick’s dismissal, former Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino has emerged as the leading candidate to take over at Old Trafford.

Reports from Sky Sports indicate that Manchester United have reached an agreement with the current United States national team coach, although arrangements surrounding his departure from the national team remain to be completed.

The club has stated that it intends to appoint a permanent successor as quickly as possible.

Another Managerial Change at Old Trafford

Carrick becomes the latest manager to depart Manchester United since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013.

His dismissal once again raises questions about the club’s managerial stability and its continued struggle to establish a consistent direction.

For Carrick, the departure marks a disappointing end to a tenure that began with considerable promise but ultimately unravelled after a disastrous start to the new season.

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