IAF

Serious espionage investigation in IAF

A major and deeply concerning espionage case has come to light, involving a suspected network operating within the IDF on behalf of Iranian intelligence.

'Eternal Darkness'

IDF reveals success of massive airstrikes on Hezbollah

The IDF says over 250 Hezbollah terrorists, including senior commanders, were eliminated in major airstrikes across Lebanon during largest attack on Hezbollah since operation began.

Footage from Lebanon:

Launcher destroyed moments before firing missile at Israel

IDF identifies missile launcher in the area of Jouaiyya in southern Lebanon and eliminates it in rapid closure cycle, thwarting launch before it could be carried out.

Missile-cam footage:

IDF makes quick work of Iranian air defense systems

In precise strikes carried out under the direction of IDF intelligence, more than 130 Iranian terror regime air defense systems were eliminated.

Critical site targeted

Wide IDF airstrike cripples Iran’s missile production network

The IDF carried out a large-scale strike in Iran, targeting missile launch sites and a key facility producing materials used in explosives and ballistic weapons.

IDF strikes the largest petrochemical complex in Iran

The Air Force attacked strategic core infrastructure in the Asaluyeh area used to produce explosives and propellants for ballistic missiles.

Another blow to the IRGC’s military buildup

IDF eliminated Mohammad Reza Ashrafi Kahi, a senior commander in the IRGC’s Oil Headquarters, which enables the continued activity and military buildup of the IRGC.

Footage reveals:

This is how Iran's air defense system was destroyed

Israeli Air Force strikes over 120 IRGC air defense and missile systems in 24 hours, eyeing aerial superiority.

In one day:

IDF strikes over 50 ballistic missile array targets in Iran

Fighter jet strikes launcher after missile launch. Commander of central missile unit in western Iran eliminated.

From air, sea, and land

Fighting in Lebanon continues

IDF eliminated over 40 terrorists and struck dozens of Hezbollah infrastructure sites of the past day.

IDF confirms:

Iranian forces Oil Headquarters commander eliminated

IDF eliminates Jamshid Eshaqi, who led the financial arm of the regime’s forces as well as the military industries responsible for the production of ballistic missiles and the regime’s mechanisms of repression.

Iran launches unusually large barrage at central Israel

Eight to ten missiles launched from Iran at central Israel. Several impact sites reported. IDF launches wave of strikes in Tehran.

Behind the scenes

IAF fighters refuel en route to strike Iran

Air Force tanker aircraft, which have carried out approximately 2,000 aerial refuelings, enable Israel's sustained air superiority in Iran over time.

Tehran:

20 regime weapons manufacturing sites struck in 24 hours

Over the last 24 hours, the IDF completed a wave of strikes targeting 20 weapon manufacturing sites and a research and development site.

Missile-cam:

Dramatic footage shows strikes on defense systems in Tehran

Special footage published by the IDF for the first time shows precise strikes carried out against air defense systems across Tehran.

Over 1,600 kilometers from Israel

IDF strikes Iranian air defense sites near Caspian Sea

IAF struck air defense systems concealed in a forested area near the Caspian Sea in northern Iran.

Tehran:

120 munitions dropped on regime arms industry sites

Dozens of IAF fighter jets target Iran's regime weapons research, development, & production sites in the Iranian capital.

IDF launches strikes on Tehran amid reports of power outages

IDF launches wave of strikes on Iranian regime targets amid reports of widespread power outages in Tehran.

Footage from the cockpit:

US refueling plane and Israeli fighter planes

Special footage from Iran's skies shows US and Israeli planes refuel together midair.

IDF eliminates senior Hezbollah anti-tank commander

Hassan Mohammad Bashir led hundreds of terror attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians and commanded several terrorist cells that carried out continuous anti-tank fire toward northern Israel.

IDF eliminates Hezbollah terror cell

Command center in Dahieh, gas stations funding Hezbollah, destroyed; Hezbollah terrorists firing at IDF troops eliminated.

After attempts to rebuild:

Iranian military industry suffers major blow

IAF strikes a major plant where the Iranian regime developed and produced explosive materials for a variety of weapons.

'Direct hit, Alpha, well done'

Watch: Loaded rocket launcher destroyed in Iran

IDF publishes footage of a strike on a ballistic missile launcher that was loaded and ready to be used for missile launches toward Israeli territory.

IAF drops over 100 bombs on regime headquarters in Tehran

In widescale wave of strikes, IDF targeted several Iranian regime security organization headquarters and bases, as well as key weapons manufacturing sites.

Old bombs discovered in forgotten bunker now being used on Iran

Thousands of bombs originally intended for Egypt decades ago are now being used by the IDF in strikes on Iranian regime targets.

IDF strikes weapons production sites and headquarters in Tehran

Israeli Air Force struck Iranian military bases, weapons sites, and intelligence headquarters in Tehran as part of efforts to weaken regime capabilities.

Air Force Investigation: Why did the interception fail?

The IAF emphasized that the failure was not due to human error or a technical malfunction. On the same night, two other “Qadr" missiles were successfully intercepted.

IDF reveals:

Jet targeted by Iranian missile, mission completed safely

Iranian surface-to-air missile launched at Israeli aircraft during operations in Iranian airspace, IDF reveals.

Two waves of strikes

IDF destroys key Iranian weapons factories and missile launchers

The IDF intensifies its strikes on Iran’s military infrastructure, targeting factories and missile launch sites.

130 targets hit

IDF strikes Iranian ballistic missiles and UAVs

IDF strikes over 130 Iranian targets, including missiles and UAVs, in order to weaken Iran's defenses and missile capabilities.

The incredible statistics of Operation Roaring Lion

A senior Air Force official reveals the numbers behind the multi-scene campaign: an unprecedented flight rate, the destruction of 85% of Iranian air defense and detection systems.

'One of the most significant strikes'

Watch: IDF destroys Iranian ships on the Caspian Sea

For the first time, the IDF targeted Iranian targets on the Caspian Sea, striking naval vessels and infrastructure.

Watch: IAF destroys Iranian ‘MI-17’ helicopter

In Hamadan strike, IAF destroys Iranian ‘MI-17’ helicopter at Sanandaj Airport.

IDF strikes for the first time in the Caspian Sea

The Israel Air Force targets the Iranian Navy headquarters in the north of the country, 1,300 km from Israel, destroys operational vessels in Bandar Anzali.

Top Iranian officials dead

Dramatic night of eliminations in Iran

IDF confirms Basij Commander Gholamreza Soleimani eliminated. Top Iranian official Ali Larijani also among targets; battle damage assessment ongoing.

Tehran, Shiraz, and Tabriz:

Combined wave of strikes on missile sites and command centers

Israeli jets struck Iranian command centers and missile sites in Tehran, Shiraz, and Tabriz, expanding efforts to weaken regime capabilities.

New footage:

Israeli F-35 jets make their way to bomb Iran

The IDF has published new footage of Adir F-35i fighter jets en route to strike Iranian regime targets.

Footage from Iran:

UAV squad attempts to flee - and is picked off

IDF publishes footage in which an aircraft struck a UAV site and subsequently eliminated UAV cell members fleeing from one of the structures.

IDF strike IRGC, Basij targets in western Iran

According to the IDF, the headquarters served the regime’s bodies to manage the ongoing activities and to advance terror attacks against the State of Israel and additional countries across the Middle East.

Report

Israel received additional ammunition shipments for Iran attacks

In recent days, shipments of ammunition have arrived in Israel for the Air Force, in order to continue attacks on targets in Iran, following reports that its missile interceptors are running out.

Iran attempted to down Israeli fighter plane

A few days ago, Iran attempted to down an Israeli fighter plane flying in Iranian airspace, military censor reveals.

IAF strikes Iranian regime’s key infrastructure in airstrikes

Israeli fighter jets launch two waves of airstrikes on Tehran, targeting Iranian regime infrastructure, including military headquarters and missile sites.

Special footage from Tehran:

IDF hits Iranian units deployed to suppress protests

The Israeli Air Force struck Basij forces and roadblocks across Tehran after identifying their deployment, targeting units involved in suppressing protests.

'Be safe out there, strike hard'

American pilot's message to Israeli partner

The IDF released recordings of radio communications between American and Israeli pilots during a joint flight over Iran.

Chief of Staff warns: In Iran, no one is immune

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits Tel Nof Airbase, speaking with personnel. 'You are achieving results that few armies in the world knows how to achieve.'

Report:

IAF strikes residential apartment in Beirut

Arab media report a targeted strike on an apartment in Aisha Bekkar area of Beirut. At least four dead.

President Herzog warns:

Hezbollah simply does not understand what awaits it

President Isaac Herzog visited the IAF Aerial Defense Array on Israel’s northern border, where he was briefed on the unit’s operational activities.

Strikes in Tehran and Tabriz:

Central regime command centers targeted

The Israeli Air Force struck multiple Iranian command centers in Tehran, Tabriz and Maragheh, targeting units tied to missiles, intelligence and Basij forces.

IDF

Commander of Hezbollah's 'Nasser' Unit eliminated

The IAF struck in the Jwaya area and eliminated Hassan Salameh, the Commander of Hezbollah's 'Nassar' Unit.

Watch:

IDF takes out Hezbollah launcher attempting to fire at Israel

IAF aircraft strike Hezbollah launchers and terrorists preparing to launch missiles toward Israeli territory.

Why didn't an alarm sound?

IDF investigates central Israel siren failure

IDF probe found two failed interceptions allowed missiles from Lebanon to hit central Israel without alerts, lightly injuring civilians.

Blow to Iran's launch capabilities

IDF targets IRGC UAV headquarters

IAF strikes dozens of Iranian military sites, including an IRGC UAV headquarters used to launch drones toward Israel.

IDF confirms:

IRGC Air Force headquarters targeted in strikes

Iranian ballistic missile command, UAV array, and other air force units all operated in the headquarters.

In the heart of Tehran:

IDF eliminates Iranian supreme leader's Military Office chief

IAF eliminates Abu al-Qassem Baba’iyan, who was appointed as the new designated chief of staff for the office after his predecessor was killed at the start of the operation.

IDF strikes IRGC Space Force headquarters

IDF continues to strike regime targets across Iran, including the IRGC Space Force headquarters, which the Iranian Space Agency used as a reception, transmission, and research center.

IDF destroys F-14 aircraft at Isfahan Airport

Israeli fighter jets bombed aircraft inside hangars at the airport in Isfahan, following the destruction of 16 aircraft belonging to the Quds Force in Tehran.

In Tehran:

Over 80 IAF jets strike IRGC sites, missile infrastructure

Over 80 Israeli Air Force fighter jets carried out a major wave of strikes in Tehran and central Iran, targeting IRGC military and missile infrastructure, IDF reports.

IAF commander:

First 72 hours of Operation Roaring Lion saved many Israeli lives

IAF Commander MG Tomer Bar praises technicians at Tel Nof Airbase, notes that their work preparing aircraft and fixing malfunctions during early hours of Iran war helped suppress missile fire, saved many Israeli lives.

IAF chief participated in Iran strikes

IAF chief Tomer Bar himself took part in operational flights to Iran.

In western Iran

IAF hits hundreds of targets, intercepts mobile defense system

Israeli Air Force strikes more than 400 targets across western Iran, including missile launchers and UAV facilities, and destroys a truck transporting an Iranian air defense system.