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Netanyahu and Trump 'totally aligned' on Iran - Barkat

As news broke of Israel bombing the notorious Evin prison in Tehran, its economy minister, Nir Barkat, was speaking to the BBC at his office in Jerusalem.

Mr Barkat told the BBC's Lucy Williamson that US President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu have been "totally aligned" in their actions against Iran "from day one".

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Hugo Bachega in front of a damaged building in Israel's Bat Yam

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BBC Middle East Correspondent Hugo Bachega stands amongst rubble in Rishon LeZion, Israel

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Missiles launched from Iran are intercepted as seen from Tel Aviv, Israel.

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Benjamin Netanyahu giving press conference

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