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Netanyahu:

'Trump thanked Israel for helping rescue downed pilot'

Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks with President Trump, says Trump thanked Israel for its critical assistance in the daring operation to rescue a US pilot downed in Iran.

'Trump thanked Israel for helping rescue downed pilot'

AiTelly analysis:

How a US F-15 jet was shot down and its pilot rescued

Watch: AiTelly analyzes how Iranian forces downed US F-15E with a Russian missile and how the pilot was rescued while the rescuers faced ambush fire.

How a US F-15 jet was shot down and its pilot rescued

IRGC defies Trump:

'Strait of Hormuz will never be the same'

IRGC rejects President Trump’s ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, declaring it “will never return to its previous state" for the US and Israel.

'Strait of Hormuz will never be the same'

Watch:

US Army destroys Iranian drones

CENTCOM publishes footage of US Army aircraft taking out Iranian drones.

US Army destroys Iranian drones

Iranian Parliament speaker's stark warning

Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf rejected President Donald Trump ultimatum, warning of escalation and regional consequences.

Iranian Parliament speaker's stark warning

'We feared it was a trap'

Trump reveals the drama behind the rescue in Iran

US President Donald Trump says fears of an Iranian trap followed a downed F-15, as special forces rescued two crew members in complex operations.

Trump reveals the drama behind the rescue in Iran

Trump:

Iran deal possible by Tuesday

Trump says US in 'deep negotiations' with Iran ahead of deadline, warns failure to reach deal could trigger sweeping military strikes

Iran deal possible by Tuesday

Trump's fierce warning to Iran

US President Donald Trump warns that if Iran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the US will target power plants and bridges.

Trump's fierce warning to Iran

Netanyahu: All Israelis rejoice in rescue of the American pilot

Prime Minister Netanyahu congratulates President Trump on the successful rescue of the American crew member, saying it 'reinforces the sacred principle: No one is left behind.'

Netanyahu: All Israelis rejoice in rescue of the American pilot

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.

Another blow to the IRGC’s military buildup

Report

Israeli commando units participated in rescue of US navigator

Iran International reported that the IDF commando units Shaldag and Sayeret Matkal took part in the American operation to rescue the F-15 navigator whose aircraft was shot down in Iran.

Israeli commando units participated in rescue of US navigator

Rabbi warns: Iranians attempting to recruit haredi spies

Rabbi Yigal Cohen says security sources warned him haredi public is harming itself, warns against sending 'even a photograph.'

Rabbi warns: Iranians attempting to recruit haredi spies

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.

This is how Iran's air defense system was destroyed

Report:

US fighter jet pilot rescued after jet shot down over Iran

US official confirms that the pilot of the F-15E fighter jet shot down over Iran has been located. He and the rescue forces have been extracted from Iran.

US fighter jet pilot rescued after jet shot down over Iran

After IRGC blacklist

Argentina expels Iran's top diplomat

Argentina expels Iran’s top diplomat, days after designating the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist organization.

Argentina expels Iran's top diplomat

Report:

Petrochemical production shut down in Iran after Israeli strikes

Iranian officials say that Israel’s strikes on Bandar Imam Petrochemical Complex in Mahshahr disabled utility plants and shut down production at the vital site.

Petrochemical production shut down in Iran after Israeli strikes

'Gates of hell for you'

Iran fires back at Trump’s threat

Iran’s central military command rejects Trump’s 48-hour threat to destroy its infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz stays closed, branding the warning “helpless, nervous, unbalanced and stupid".

Iran fires back at Trump’s threat

Report: Israel preparing to strike Iranian energy infrastructure

IDF completed preparations for attack on Iranian energy infrastructure, waiting for green light from US, security source tells Reuters.

Report: Israel preparing to strike Iranian energy infrastructure

Report:

China supplied Iran with materials to produce missile propellant

According to the report, the ships departed from the Gaolan port in Zhuhai, which hosts some of China's largest storage terminals for liquid chemicals.

China supplied Iran with materials to produce missile propellant

MK Gafni's home damaged in Iranian missile strike

Bnei Brak missile strike damages haredi MK Moshe Gafni's home; additional home sustained more serious damage in the city center.

MK Gafni's home damaged in Iranian missile strike

Hezbollah terrorist: 'No one has energy to fight'

Prisoners from Hezbollah's elite Radwan Unit questioned by IDF Unit 504 tell of desperation, forced compliance, and blind obedience to Iran. 'Hezbollah joined the war to avenge Ali Khamenei, Hezbollah is sending us to die.'

Hezbollah terrorist: 'No one has energy to fight'

Modi'in Illit: Two indicted for espionage

Central District Prosecutor's Office files indictment against two residents of Modi'in Illit for contact with a foreign agent, passing information to enemy.

Modi'in Illit: Two indicted for espionage

Shin Bet reveals: Espionage suspect enlisted through Al Jazeera

Shin Bet, Israel Police, arrest Israeli Arab for carrying out intelligence tasks for hostile agent.

Shin Bet reveals: Espionage suspect enlisted through Al Jazeera

'Much more to follow!'

Watch: US strikes major bridge near Tehran

US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning following the collapse of Iran’s B1 Bridge, describing it as 'the biggest bridge in Iran' and saying it will 'never be used again.'

Watch: US strikes major bridge near Tehran

Mulit-front attack:

Missiles launched from Lebanon, Yemen, and Iran at Israel

Missile from Yemen intercepted, as were some of the launches from Iran. Around 150 launches have been fired from Lebanon since this morning

Missiles launched from Lebanon, Yemen, and Iran at Israel

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.

IDF strikes over 50 ballistic missile array targets in Iran

Amazon center targeted in missile and cyber attack

IRGC says it targeted an Amazon cloud computing center in Bahrain, as it broadens its attacks to US companies in the region.

Amazon center targeted in missile and cyber attack

Report:

One day of strikes caused millions of dollars in damage

The strikes in Iran hit military facilities, Revolutionary Guards command centers and terror infrastructure.

One day of strikes caused millions of dollars in damage

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.

Iranian forces Oil Headquarters commander eliminated

Report:

Senior Iranian adviser injured in US-Israeli strike on Tehran

Iranian media report that Kamal Kharazi, senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader, was injured in a US-Israeli strike on residential homes in Tehran.

Senior Iranian adviser injured in US-Israeli strike on Tehran

Report:

Trump to declare Iran war over in primetime address

Politico report: President Donald Trump expected to declare the month-long war in Iran is winding down during his address to the nation on Wednesday night.

Trump to declare Iran war over in primetime address

Report:

Vance tells mediators Trump is impatient on Iran

Vice President JD Vance reportedly conveyed President Trump's impatience for an Iran deal, warning of increased pressure on Iranian infrastructure unless Tehran agrees to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Vance tells mediators Trump is impatient on Iran

Trump:

US will exit Iran 'pretty quickly,' return for spot hits

President Trump tells Reuters the US will leave Iran "pretty quickly" but may return for "spot hits," while slamming NATO for lack of support.

US will exit Iran 'pretty quickly,' return for spot hits

Report:

Trump weighs ground assaults on Iran's oil and nuclear targets

Military officials are planning two potential US ground assaults in Iran targeting Kharg Island and enriched uranium sites as thousands more troops arrive in the Persian Gulf, according to The Atlantic.

Trump weighs ground assaults on Iran's oil and nuclear targets

Strikes in heart of Tehran

400 targets destroyed in 48 hours

Over two days, the Israeli Air Force hits approximately 400 targets across Iran, including dozens of military sites in central Tehran and 15 key weapons manufacturing facilities.

400 targets destroyed in 48 hours

'False and baseless'

Iran denies Trump's claim it begged for ceasefire

Iran denies US President Donald Trump’s claim that its President Masoud Pezeshkian requested a ceasefire, whils the IRGC warns Strait of Hormuz will not be opened to America’s "enemies."

Iran denies Trump's claim it begged for ceasefire

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.

Iran launches unusually large barrage at central Israel

IDF Spokesman:

Expect launches during the holiday, continue to follow guidelines

IDF warns Iran, Hezbollah may target Israel with missile fire over Passover, urges public to follow Home Front Command as forces stay on alert

Expect launches during the holiday, continue to follow guidelines

Trump:

Iran's president asked for ceasefire

US President claims the Iranian president asked for a ceasefire, says he will consider it when the Strait of Hormuz reopens. ' Until then, we are blasting Iran into oblivion.'

Iran's president asked for ceasefire

Roaring Lion in numbers

Over 800 strike sorties and 16,000 munitions

The IDF has carried out more than 800 strike sorties against the Iranian regime, using approximately 16,000 munitions. Over 5,000 new targets were identified and struck.

Over 800 strike sorties and 16,000 munitions

Rubio:

'End of Iran war is near, but not today or tomorrow'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio tells Fox News that the end of the war in Iran is approaching, though not immediately. He states the US is on or ahead of schedule in achieving its four war objectives.

'End of Iran war is near, but not today or tomorrow'

Trump:

'We will be leaving Iran very soon'

President Trump tells reporters in the Oval Office that the US will leave Iran “very soon," possibly within two or three weeks, says US strikes have destroyed Iran’s missile facilities, navy, air force, telecommunications, and leadership.

'We will be leaving Iran very soon'

Terror using civilian company

IDF strikes facility providing chemicals to Iranian regime

IDF strikes secret Iranian facility owned by Tofiq Daru Company that systematically supplied fentanyl and other chemicals to the SPND organization for developing chemical weapons.

IDF strikes facility providing chemicals to Iranian regime

Trump to NBC News:

'The war in Iran is coming to an end'

President Trump signals the US war in Iran is nearing its end, after having earlier said the US is delivering “total obliteration" to Iranian forces.

'The war in Iran is coming to an end'

Iranian threat against Apple, Google, and Intel

The IRGC warned that the companies “have become legitimate targets because they are a primary component in planning and tracking assassination targets."

Iranian threat against Apple, Google, and Intel

Netanyahu

'We have inflicted 10 plagues on Iran's axis of evil'

Prime Minister Netanyahu delivers a statement to the nation on the war with Iran and Hezbollah on the eve of Passover.

'We have inflicted 10 plagues on Iran's axis of evil'

Trump:

'My sole focus is stopping Iranian nukes, not Strait of Hormuz'

US President tells New York Post the war will 'not last much longer,; US is 'obliterating' Iran's forces.

'My sole focus is stopping Iranian nukes, not Strait of Hormuz'

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.

20 regime weapons manufacturing sites struck in 24 hours

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.

Dramatic footage shows strikes on defense systems in Tehran

Secretary Hegseth reveals he visited troops in Middle East

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, hold a press briefing at the Pentagon to discuss Operation Epic Fury.

Secretary Hegseth reveals he visited troops in Middle East

9 people injured in center from Iranian missile

An Iranian missile with a cluster warhead caused multiple impacts in the cities of Bnei Brak, Givat Shmuel, Petah Tikva, and Tel Aviv. Six people were lightly injured.

9 people injured in center from Iranian missile

Report:

Gulf allies urge Trump to strike until Iran regime is crippled

Gulf allies led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE are pressing President Trump to prolong military operations against Iran until significant changes occur in Tehran's leadership or behavior, reports The Associated Press.

Gulf allies urge Trump to strike until Iran regime is crippled

Rubio:

'US on track to crush Iran’s military in weeks'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio tells ABC the US is ahead of schedule destroying Iran’s air force, navy, missile capabilities and weapons factories, aiming to finish in weeks.

'US on track to crush Iran’s military in weeks'

Report:

Trump ready to end Iran war even if Hormuz stays closed

President Donald Trump told aides he is willing to end the US military campaign against Iran within his 4-to-6-week timeline even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

Trump ready to end Iran war even if Hormuz stays closed

Report:

Iran urges Houthis to ready Red Sea shipping attacks

European officials tell Bloomberg Iran is pressing the Houthis to prepare renewed attacks on Red Sea shipping if the US escalates its war on the Islamic Republic.

Iran urges Houthis to ready Red Sea shipping attacks

Netanyahu:

'Trump understood Iran nuclear threat decades ago'

In interview with Newsmax, PM Netanyahu credits President Trump with recognizing Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons and delivery systems long before others, says Iran war is "beyond the halfway point".

'Trump understood Iran nuclear threat decades ago'

'Once in a generation opportunity'

White House: Despite public posturing, talks with Iran going well

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said strikes have crippled Iran’s capabilities, as the administration pushes for a deal to end its nuclear ambitions.

White House: Despite public posturing, talks with Iran going well

Trump

Response to attack on Haifa refinery will come "shortly"

US President tells New York Post 'you'll see shortly' when asked what the US will do in response to the Iranian strike on Israel's largest oil refinery.

Response to attack on Haifa refinery will come "shortly"

Quds Force Commander resurfaces for first time

Esmail Qaani, the IRGC figure responsible for coordinating Iran’s proxy forces across the Middle East, broke a prolonged silence today with posts to X.

Quds Force Commander resurfaces for first time

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.

IDF strikes Iranian air defense sites near Caspian Sea