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Azerbaijan foils Iranian plot targeting Israeli Embassy in Baku

Azerbaijan says it foiled an IRGC-linked terror plot targeting, among others, the Israeli Embassy in Baku and Jewish sites.

Azerbaijan foils Iranian plot targeting Israeli Embassy in Baku

White House:

'Iran campaign goals achievable in 4-6 weeks'

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says the US is nearing control of Iranian airspace, with Operation Epic Fury objectives expected within four to six weeks.

'Iran campaign goals achievable in 4-6 weeks'

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.

IAF hits hundreds of targets, intercepts mobile defense system

Trump's message to Tehran:

'There will be no deal without unconditional surrender'

Trump: 'the only way to reach a deal with Iran is total surrender.' He promises a better future if a new leadership is chosen.'

'There will be no deal without unconditional surrender'

Russia passing intelligence info to Iran

Russia is passing Iran intelligence information intended to help target US forces in the region.

Russia passing intelligence info to Iran

In heart of Tehran: 50 fighter planes destroy Khamenei's bunker

IDF dismantles Ali Khamenei’s underground military bunker beneath the Iranian terror regime's leadership compound.

In heart of Tehran: 50 fighter planes destroy Khamenei's bunker

Watch: The Mossad's request from Iranian citizens

Mossad releases video appealing to Iranian citizens for help, stressing, 'This is exactly how a regime falls.'

Watch: The Mossad's request from Iranian citizens

Attack on Tehran caught live on camera

Footage shows an IRIB reporter and cameraman caught in live shelling in central Tehran while broadcasting from Khor Square. Watch.

Attack on Tehran caught live on camera

UAE explores freezing Iranian assets

UAE examining freeze on Iranian assets in the country following Iranian attacks on UAE territory, Wall Street Journal reports.

UAE explores freezing Iranian assets

Following attack on airport: The sign that raises suspicions

Hours after Iran's attack on an Azerbaijan airport, newly-revealed details raise questions.

Following attack on airport: The sign that raises suspicions

IDF strikes in Tehran

Sirens sound in northern Israel due to fire from Lebanon

IDF launches broad-scale wave of strikes against Iranian terror regime infrastructure in Tehran. Sirens sound 14 times in northern Israel.

Sirens sound in northern Israel due to fire from Lebanon

Houthi leader warns group has ‘fingers on the trigger’

Houthi leader Abdul Malik Al-Houthi warns that the Iran-backed group is ready to strike as tensions rise following US and Israeli attacks on Iran.

Houthi leader warns group has ‘fingers on the trigger’

Trump:

'Iran ground invasion a waste of time, they’ve lost everything'

Trump tells NBC News he wants Iran’s leadership structure removed and dismisses the idea of a ground invasion, calling it “a waste of time" and saying Iran has already “lost everything."

'Iran ground invasion a waste of time, they’ve lost everything'

Report:

US investigating possible role in Iran school strike

US military investigators are examining whether American forces were responsible for a strike on an Iranian girls’ school that reportedly killed dozens of students, though the probe has not reached a final conclusion.

US investigating possible role in Iran school strike

Report:

UAE weighs freezing Iranian funds amid rising tensions

The UAE is considering freezing billions of dollars in Iranian assets and cracking down on Tehran’s financial networks, according to The Wall Street Journal.

UAE weighs freezing Iranian funds amid rising tensions

Watch:

CENTCOM strikes Iranian drone carrier

CENTCOM releases footage of a strike on an Iranian drone carrier during Operation Epic Fury, saying the vessel was hit and is now on fire.

CENTCOM strikes Iranian drone carrier

NYT report:

Iran delays Khamenei successor decision due to security concerns

Iran is delaying announcing a successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei due to security fears after US and Israeli officials suggested the next leader could be targeted, The New York Times reports.

Iran delays Khamenei successor decision due to security concerns

House blocks bid to limit Trump’s Iran war powers

House rejects a measure to curb President Donald Trump’s authority to wage war in Iran without congressional approval.

House blocks bid to limit Trump’s Iran war powers

Hegseth:

'We have only just begun to fight'

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and CENTCOM chief Admiral Brad Cooper say Operation Epic Fury has crippled Iran’s military. Hegseth: We have only just begun.

'We have only just begun to fight'

Trump:

'US will ensure Iran cannot threaten America or Israel'

President Trump comments on Operation Epic Fury, saying Iranian missile capabilities were heavily damaged and warning the US will ensure Iran cannot threaten America, Israel, or anyone else.

'US will ensure Iran cannot threaten America or Israel'

In one day:

IDF strikes over 200 targets in western and central Iran

The Israeli Air Force struck more than 200 Iranian regime targets, including ballistic missile launchers, as part of ongoing efforts to dismantle Iran’s missile array.

IDF strikes over 200 targets in western and central Iran

Chief of Staff's 1st statement

'We quashed Iran’s ballistic missile array, moving to next phase'

The Chief of Staff announced that after a surprise opening blow, Israel succeeded in suppressing Iran’s ballistic missile array and achieving near-complete air superiority.

'We quashed Iran’s ballistic missile array, moving to next phase'

National Security Council Warning

Attacks against Israelis foiled this week

Amid Operation “Roaring Lion," the National Security Council warned of heightened Iranian motivation to target Jewish and Israeli sites.

Attacks against Israelis foiled this week

Trump: Iran's next leader must be chosen by me

President says US must help determine Iran's next supreme leader, rejects Mojtaba Khamenei as successor in Axios interview Thursday.

Trump: Iran's next leader must be chosen by me

Watch:

US military blows up Iranian aircraft

US Military publishes footage of the destruction of Iranian military aircraft, announcing that the regime's ability to impact US forces and regional partners is rapidly declining.

US military blows up Iranian aircraft

The numbers behind the IDF's 12th wave of strikes in Tehran

IDF completes 12th wave of strikes across Tehran, takes out headquarters of the Iranian terror regime's special unit in the Alborz province and a Basij forces base in Tehran.

The numbers behind the IDF's 12th wave of strikes in Tehran

Report:

Kurds could be the next phase of war with Iran

The U.S. and Israel are reportedly considering a new phase in their ongoing war against Iran, potentially involving Iranian Kurdish militias backed by the Mossad and CIA to launch a ground offensive in the country's northwest.

Kurds could be the next phase of war with Iran

Regime killed 100 U.S. Marines?

US Army fact-checks Iran's lies

CENTCOM rejects Iranian claims, says US expanding strikes and Iranian drone and ballistic missile launches have dropped.

US Army fact-checks Iran's lies

Expert Explains:

How Iran's UAV network operates

Aerospace engineer Israel Ofek explains how Iran succeeded in building the extensive network of UAVs and missiles used in recent attacks.

How Iran's UAV network operates

Iran attacks in Qatar

Iran takes aim at Doha, Qatar, insisting intended target was US military base, not Qatar itself.

Iran attacks in Qatar

Hidden in trucks

Watch: US Army hunts down Iranian missiles and launchers

'Effort to eliminate the Iranian regime's mobile missile launch capabilities continues, we are finding and destroying these threats with lethal precision,' CENTCOM says.

Watch: US Army hunts down Iranian missiles and launchers

IDF hits Iranian ballistic missile storage site

IDF completes wave of strikes against Iranian terror regime targets, striking launch sites both above and below ground.

IDF hits Iranian ballistic missile storage site

'Target is down'

First footage: F35-I brings down Iranian fighter jet

IDF releases first footage from the ‘Adir’ (F-35I) fighter jet shooting down an Iranian fighter jet (YAK-130) over the skies of Tehran.

First footage: F35-I brings down Iranian fighter jet

IAEA: No damage found at Iran nuclear sites

The IAEA says satellite imagery shows no damage to facilities containing nuclear material in Iran and no radiation risk.

IAEA: No damage found at Iran nuclear sites

A night of sirens

Missiles fired from Iran and Lebanon

Missiles from Iran fired three times, triggering sirens in central Israel. Hezbollah also fires missiles and UAVs towards the Galilee and the Golan. No injuries.

Missiles fired from Iran and Lebanon

Spain denies White House claim of cooperation in Iran strikes

Spain denies a White House claim that it agreed to cooperate with US military operations against Iran, as officials reaffirm opposition to the war.

Spain denies White House claim of cooperation in Iran strikes

CNN report:

Qatari jets downed Iranian bombers minutes from US base

Qatari fighter jets shot down two Iranian bombers minutes before they could reach targets near a major US base, sources tell CNN.

Qatari jets downed Iranian bombers minutes from US base

Netanyahu adviser:

'Deadly Iran school strike caused by Iranian misfire'

Netanyahu adviser Ophir Falk tells CNN a deadly strike on a girls’ school in Minab, blamed by Iran on the US and Israel, was likely caused by an Iranian missile misfire.

'Deadly Iran school strike caused by Iranian misfire'

'All lies'

CENTCOM rejects Iranian claims of US losses

CENTCOM dismisses Iranian claims of US losses as fake news, says American forces are expanding strikes in Iran.

CENTCOM rejects Iranian claims of US losses

Danon: Iran is acting like a wounded animal

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN says Arab countries are encouraging Israel to continue its actions against Iran.

Danon: Iran is acting like a wounded animal

US Senate:

Republicans block resolution to limit Trump’s action against Iran

The Senate votes 53-47 to block a resolution requiring President Donald Trump to seek congressional approval for future military action against Iran.

Republicans block resolution to limit Trump’s action against Iran

Trump on Iran operation:

'On a scale of 10, I’d rate it about 15'

President Donald Trump says the US is in a “very strong position" in the war with Iran: “We’re doing very well, to put it mildly."

'On a scale of 10, I’d rate it about 15'

Iraqi Kurds launch ground offensive inside Iran

Thousands of Iraqi Kurds launch a ground offensive inside Iran. Sources say the militias aim to seize territory and challenge the regime.

Iraqi Kurds launch ground offensive inside Iran

Cockpit recordings

IAF targets dozens of ballistic missile arrays in Iran

Dozens of assets belonging to the regime’s ballistic missile array were dismantled in the strikes, including missile launchers and defense systems.

IAF targets dozens of ballistic missile arrays in Iran

White House:

Full control will soon be gained over entire Iranian airspace

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt briefs the press for the first time since the operation against Iran began.

Full control will soon be gained over entire Iranian airspace

Initial aerial footage:

IAF fighter jets fly to strike Iran

For the first time since the start of the operation, IDF publishes mid-air footage of jets en route to strike regime targets in Iran.

IAF fighter jets fly to strike Iran

Major Blow to Iran’s Security Leadership

IAF strikes compound housing IRGC, Quds Force and intelligence headquarters in eastern Tehran, targeting senior Iranian operatives.

Major Blow to Iran’s Security Leadership

Minister Katz reveals:

Iran operation moved up months ahead of schedule

Defense Minister Israel Katz says the Iran operation was originally planned for mid-year but was advanced due to developments and US coordination.

Iran operation moved up months ahead of schedule

First since World War II

Watch: US submarine sinks Iranian ship in Indian Ocean

Footage shows the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena being hit by a US Navy torpedo, the first ship sunk by a US torpedo since World War II.

Watch: US submarine sinks Iranian ship in Indian Ocean

Unprecedented:

NATO intercepts Iranian ballistic missile

NATO air defense systems intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched from Iran toward Turkish airspace.

NATO intercepts Iranian ballistic missile

Two wounded

Joint attack from Iran and Lebanon toward central Israel

Five rockets were fired from Lebanon and one missile from Iran in a combined attack against the central district.

Joint attack from Iran and Lebanon toward central Israel

Coast of Sri Lanka:

Submarine attacks Iranian boat, at least 101 missing

The Sri Lankan military announced that 101 people are missing and 78 were injured after an Iranian ship was attacked at sea near the country’s coast, reportedly by a submarine.

Submarine attacks Iranian boat, at least 101 missing

Roaring Lion:

IDF destroys Qader missile complex in Isfahan

IDF spokesman Effie Defrin detailed the attacks in a media update on Operation Roaring Lion.

IDF destroys Qader missile complex in Isfahan

Ground raid in western Iran?

'CIA advancing a covert plan to arm Iranian Kurdish forces in preparation for a ground raid in western Iran in the coming days,' as reported by the CNN.

Ground raid in western Iran?

Historic First:

Israeli F-35 scores first-ever air-to-air kill over Iran

An Israeli F-35 shot down an Iranian YAK-130 fighter over the skies of the Iranian capital, the first ever time that an F-35 has shot down a manned aircraft.

Israeli F-35 scores first-ever air-to-air kill over Iran

Defense Minister:

Any successor to Khameini is a target

Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that any leader appointed by the Iranian regime will be a target for elimination.

Any successor to Khameini is a target

US footage hints at first use of Precision Strike Missile in Iran

US Central Command releases footage of a HIMARS launch during Operation Epic Fury that analysts say may show the first combat use of the Precision Strike Missile, a new long-range weapon.

US footage hints at first use of Precision Strike Missile in Iran

IAEA chief:

'Iran’s stockpile and limited access raise serious concerns'

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi warns that Iran’s stockpile of near-weapons-grade uranium and limited inspector access raise serious concerns, as the agency confirms damage to Natanz.

'Iran’s stockpile and limited access raise serious concerns'

Lindsey Graham urges Trump to join Israel in striking Hezbollah

Sen. Lindsey Graham calls on President Trump to join Israel in attacking Hezbollah after the group fired at Israel amid the war with Iran.

Lindsey Graham urges Trump to join Israel in striking Hezbollah

Rubio clarifies:

'US was not dragged into war with Iran'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarifies remarks about the Iran war, saying US was not dragged by Israel into the conflict and that President Trump ordered strikes after concluding diplomacy would fail.

'US was not dragged into war with Iran'