Operation Days of Repentance

New footage

How Israel struck Iran’s ballistic missile sites

Marking one year since Operation 'Days of Repentance', the IDF has released new footage from the operation, which targeted and damaged Iran’s missile capabilities.

Iranian FM:

'We reserve the right to respond to Israeli aggression'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi welcomes ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, says it "depends on Israel's behavior" when asked if it could ease tensions between Israel and Iran.

Khamenei's adviser:

'Iran is preparing to respond to Israel'

Khamenei adviser Ali Larijani says Iran is preparing a response to Israel's strikes on Iranian military targets in late October.

Zelenskyy:

'Israel made a mistake because its leaders were afraid of Putin'

Ukrainian President praises destruction of Iranian missile production sites by Israel, but laments lack of direct support from Israel following Russia's invasion in interview with Fox News' Yingst.

Netanyahu Confirms:

'We hit a component related to Iran's nuclear program'

Prime Minister Netanyahu has publicly confirmed for the first time that Israel's attack damaged the Iranian nuclear program.

Israel destroyed top-secret nuclear research facility at Parchin

Israel destroyed 'sophisticated' research equipment, significantly damaged Iran's efforts to resume nuclear research, Axios reports, quoting officials.

US warns Iraq:

'Don't let Iran attack from your soil, Israel could retaliate'

Axios reports that the Biden administration has warned the Iraqi government that failure to prevent any Iranian-led attack on Israel from Iraqi territory could prompt Israel to launch a retaliatory strike on Iraq.

After B-52 deployment

Iran blasts US 'destabilizing' presence in the Middle East

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson says US activity in the region will not deter Iran’s resolve to defend itself and its response to Israel will be “definite and decisive.”

Iranian President:

'If Israel accepts ceasefires, it may influence our retaliation'

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian hints that Israel's stance regarding ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon could influence the "type and intensity" of his country’s response to Israeli strikes on Iranian soil.

Report:

Iran planning to attack Israel with more powerful warheads

Iran has informed Arab diplomats that it is planning a complex response with more advanced weaponry against Israel, reports The Wall Street Journal.

CENTCOM announces:

Strategic bombers have arrived in the Middle East

The move comes amid reports that Iran is planning an attack on Israel.

John Bolton:

'Israel missed its chance to srike Iran's nuclear sites'

Former National Security Advisor John Bolton explains the consequences of not targeting the Iranian nuclear weapons program along with its air defense sites.

Israeli source:

'Israel is at high level of readiness for response from Iran'

Israeli military source tells CNN that Israel is at a “high level of readiness” for a response from Iran, but is still assessing the decision-making process in Iran.

Austin to Gallant:

'US fully prepared to defend Israel against threats from Iran'

US Secretary of Defense speaks to Defense Minister amid reports that Iran’s Supreme Leader has ordered an attack on Israel.

Report:

Iran's Supreme Leader ordered preparations for attack on Israel

Israeli intelligence is estimating that Iran may launch a large number of drones and ballistic missiles from Iraqi territory at Israel.

Netanyahu:

'Israel has greater freedom of action in Iran than ever before'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the IDF Officers Course Graduation: 'We are dismantling the axis of evil that we face, with calculated blows. No longer will terrorist armies be on our borders.'

White House spokesperson:

'If Iran attacks Israel, we will support Israel'

White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre comments on reports that Iran plans to attack Israel before the US election: Iran should not respond to Israel's retaliation. If they do, we will support Israel in defending itself.

Senior source to CNN:

Iranian response to Israeli strikes to come before US election

US network told Iran's retaliation for Israel's recent strikes in retaliation for Iran's massive missile attack will be 'definitive and painful,' will likely come before Tuesday's presidential election.

Chief of Staff:

'If Iran attacks again, we'll use capabilities we haven't used'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi visited the squadrons at the Ramon Airbase that took part in the strike on Iran, warns of an even stronger response if Iran launches a third major missile attack on Israel.

IRGC commander:

'Israel will face bitter consequences for its attack on Iran'

IRGC commander Hossein Salami: Israel failed to achieve its ominous goals in its attack on Iran.

Danon to Security Council:

'Enough empty words, impose crippling sanctions on Iran'

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN speaks at Security Council, warns Iran that any further aggression on its part will be met with swift action on the part of Israel.

Iran's Lies:

Photos prove damage to Iranian facilities

Satellite photos show damage to missile production and nuclear facilities in Iran.

Gallant:

'Strike on Iran changes balance of power'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant declared: “The strike on Iran is yet another record-breaking achievement during this war. This changes the balance of power.”

Netanyahu:

'If there was a real deal, I'd take it immediately'

Israeli prime minister reacts to reports of an Egyptian proposal for a 48-hour ceasefire in which 4 hostages would be released.

Secret location of Cabinet meeting accidentally published

The Cabinet meeting was moved to a more secure location in the capital due to security concerns. However, the location was reveled in official announcements by the the Cabinet Secretariat, which later stated that 'it was a mishap.'

Iranian military: Israel attacked Iran from Iraqi airspace

Israeli aircraft did not enter Iranian airspace, targeted military and radar sites from Iraq, reports say.

Strike on Iran:

Iraq submits complaint to UN against Israeli use of airspace

Iraq submitted an official memorandum of protest which condemns 'the flagrant violation committed by the Zionist entity by its aggressor aircraft violating Iraq's airspace and sovereignty, and using Iraqi airspace to attack the Islamic Republic of Iran.'

In solidarity with regime

Iranian Jews cancel post-holiday festive event

The Iranian Jewish community canceled the festive events planned for Saturday night after Israel struck targets across the country. 'The last thing the Jews need is to be seen dancing in the synagogues.'

Iranian FM charges:

'The US was complicit in Israel's attack on Iran'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi accuses US of complicity in Israel's military operation against Iran: The US partnership in Israel's crimes and escalation of tension in West Asia is quite clear and Washington bears responsibility for it.

British Foreign Secretary:

'A regional war would be catastrophic'

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy says he spoke to his Israeli and Iranian counterparts in an attempt to avoid escalation into a “catastrophic” regional war.

Iran:

Definite response to Israel Air Force attack

Chairman of the Iranian parliament says that the comparison between the Iranian missile attack and the Israeli response shows Iran's power of deterrence.

Iran claims to have had indications of Israeli attack beforehand

After the Israeli attack, the Iranian foreign minister said that "We received indications on Friday afternoon that Israel was expected to launch an attack."

Chief of Staff after strike on Iran:

'We only used a portion of our capabilities; we can do much more'

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Herzi Halevi held a situational assessment on Saturday at the Kirya military headquarters with members of the General Staff Forum, following the IDF strike in Iran.

'Another attempt to harm us'

Iran demands Security Council meeting on Israeli strikes

Israel's Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon: “This is another attempt by Iran to harm us, this time in the diplomatic arena. We will stand up for Israel's right to defend itself."

Gallant speaks with US Defense Sec. after Iran strikes

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant spoke with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. Minister Gallant provided a briefing about the IDF’s precision strikes on military targets in Iran

Days of Repentance:

Gulf States refuse to allow Israeli planes to use their airspace

Some Persian Gulf states informed Israel that they would not agree for Israeli planes to use their airspace to attack Iran.

Israeli attack severely damaged Iran's ballistic missile capacity

New satellite image reveal the damage at Iranian sites, which are allegedly linked to the nuclear program.

Cabinet to discuss Iran attack, Iran's possible responses

Israeli official says the targets of 'Operation Days of Repentance' had been determined 10 days in advance and were unchanged since then.

Iranian President:

'We will respond to any stupidity'

After Israeli strikes on Iran, President Masoud Pezeshkian warns Israel against future aggression.

Photos of IAF activity during Operation Days of Repentance

IDF Spokesperson's Unit publishes photos of the Israel Air Force's activities during the strikes in Iran.

Opposition dissatisfied with targets of Iran strike

Yair Lapid and Avigdor Liberman praise the IDF, but blast the government over the targets chosen to be attacked: We should have exacted a much heavier price from Iran.

Biden on Iran strikes:

'I hope this is the end'

US President comments on Israel's strike on military targets in several Iranian provinces: It looks like they didn't hit anything other than military targets. I hope that this is the end.

Austin to Gallant:

'Iran should not respond to Israel's strikes'

US Secretary of Defense speaks to Defense Minister following IDF’s strikes on military targets in Iran, reaffirms the United States' ironclad commitment to Israel's security and support for its right to defend itself.

Report:

Damage to Iran missile factory will take two years to repair

IAF hits Russian-provided S-300 battery placed to protect Tehran, key factory for production of ballistic missiles used in October 1 attack.

Iran: We reserve the right to respond to Israeli attack

Senior Iranian official says Iran reserves right to respond to Israeli 'aggression,' 'no doubt' Israel will receive appropriate response.

'No enemy is beyond our reach'

Listen: Radio transmissions from the moment of the strike on Iran

IAF and Squadron 201 commanders speak to pilots who attacked Iran: 'The historic operation you carried out last night proves that no enemy is beyond our reach.'

Four women participated in the Israel attack on Iran

Female combat navigators in an F-16 took part in the bombing of Iranian facilities, dubbed Operation Days of Repentance.

IDF spokesman:

If Iran begins new round of escalations, we will respond

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari confirms successful Israeli strikes on Iran, warns Iranian regime against continuing escalations. 'We will be obligated to respond.'

Watch:

IAF planes take off for attack on Iran

IDF reveals footage of F-15 and F-16 fighter planes taking off for Iran on Friday night.

Iran strike:

Israel targeted 'critical component' of missile manufacturing

New York Times reports that second wave of Israeli attacks in Iran included destruction of 'critical component' in long-range missile production.