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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian welcomes the appointment of Naim Qassem to succeed Hassan Nasrallah as head of Hezbollah: It will strengthen the will of the resistance.
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 Hossein Salami: Israel failed to achieve its ominous goals in its attack 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.
Satellite photos show damage to missile production and nuclear facilities in Iran.
Israeli aircraft did not enter Iranian airspace, targeted military and radar sites from Iraq, reports say.
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.'
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 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 David Lammy says he spoke to his Israeli and Iranian counterparts in an attempt to avoid escalation into a “catastrophic” regional war.
Chairman of the Iranian parliament says that the comparison between the Iranian missile attack and the Israeli response shows Iran's power of deterrence.
After the Israeli attack, the Iranian foreign minister said that "We received indications on Friday afternoon that Israel was expected to launch an attack."
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.
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During his speech to the Iranian parliament, the Jewish representative says: 'The Zionist regime's military ability to penetrate Iran's territory was very weak.'
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."
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
Israeli official says the targets of 'Operation Days of Repentance' had been determined 10 days in advance and were unchanged since then.
After Israeli strikes on Iran, President Masoud Pezeshkian warns Israel against future aggression.
IDF Spokesperson's Unit publishes photos of the Israel Air Force's activities during the strikes in Iran.
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.
Israelis quick to respond to post published by the Iranian Supreme Leader on his new Hebrew-language X account.
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.
The IRGC has launched an investigation, but no party has yet been indicated in the attack.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, 85, is seriously ill and concerns have arisen regarding his potential successor, The New York Times reports.
IAF hits Russian-provided S-300 battery placed to protect Tehran, key factory for production of ballistic missiles used in October 1 attack.
Senior Iranian official says Iran reserves right to respond to Israeli 'aggression,' 'no doubt' Israel will receive appropriate response.
IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari confirms successful Israeli strikes on Iran, warns Iranian regime against continuing escalations. 'We will be obligated to respond.'
IDF reveals footage of F-15 and F-16 fighter planes taking off for Iran on Friday night.
New York Times reports that second wave of Israeli attacks in Iran included destruction of 'critical component' in long-range missile production.
Israel strikes military targets in Iran, including missile manufacturing sites and surface-to-air missile arrays.
The defendants carried out hundreds of tasks of photographing bases, including Nevatim, Ramat David, Tel Nof, and Palmachim Air Force bases, as well as Meron and Mitzpe Ramon.
New York Times reports Iranian Supreme Leader has ordered his forces to prepare for war in the event Israel's retaliation for Iran's massive ballistic missile attack causes significant damage.
Saudi defense ministry spokesman confirms Saudi Arabia recently participated in military exercises with Iran and other nations in the Sea of Oman, but says no other exercises are planned at this time.
President Masoud Pezeshkian warns Israel that any potential act of aggression against Iran will be met with a “decisive and unbelievable” response.
Minister of Defense Gallant at Air Force base: 'Everyone who dreamed a year ago of slaughtering and annihilating us, has paid a heavy price and is no longer part of that dream.'
Seven individuals were indicted today for the planned assassination of an Israeli mayor and nuclear scientist.
Former President questions how a Pentagon employee could leak classified documents related to Israel's plans to retaliate for Iran's missile attack. 'That’s the enemy, I guess that maybe is the enemy from within.'
US brings new charges against IRGC officer Ruhollah Bazghandi, over plot to murder Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad. In the past he was linked to assassination plots against Israeli citizens.
Commander of Iran's navy says Iran and Saudi Arabia are preparing for joint military exercises in the Red Sea. The report has not yet been confirmed by Saudi Arabia.
The seven suspects of espionage all admitted: 'They didn't do it for the money, the motive was solely to harm Israel's security.'
A Pentagon official told Sky News Arabia that a director of one of the assistant secretary of defense's offices is suspected of leaking documents with Israel's plans to retaliate for the October 1st missile strike on the country by Iran.
ISA team arrests cell after discovering that assassination is imminent
A cell of 7 residents of eastern Jerusalem was arrested by the Jerusalem police unit and the ISA on suspicion of planning to eliminate a nuclear scientist and a mayor in central Israel on behalf of Iran.
Iran lodges formal complaint with International Atomic Energy Agency, cites threats from Israel to target its atomic energy facilities: Threats to attack nuclear sites are against UN resolutions.
Moving footage from Tehran shows Jewish children dancing and singing in the Sukkah, celebrating Sukkot as other Jewish communities around the world do.
National security spokesperson John Kirby says US President is “deeply concerned” following the leak of highly classified US intelligence on Israel’s plans to attack Iran and will be “actively monitoring” the investigation.
PM Netanyahu quotes his late father, says Israel is showing the world how to respond to existential threats in a message delivered on his birthday.
For over two years, intelligence agents from Iran paid seven Jewish Israelis, including two minors, to take photos of sensitive sites including Air Force bases, and gather intelligence.
Iranian military source says that if Israel targets Iran’s nuclear positions, Iran will consider its nuclear policies.
IDF to target 'different branches' of Hezbollah financing organization al-Qard al-Hassan, Lebanese civilians urged to stay 500 meters away from target sites.
'In the coming days, we will reveal how Iran funds Hezbollah's terror activities by using civilian institutions, associations, and NGOs that act as fronts for terrorism,' IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari says.
US House Speaker Mike Johnson says he'll receive briefing on the leak of Israeli plans to retaliate against Iran today, adds that he spoke with Netanyahu to express his support for Israel.
Iran's Supreme Leader comments on elimination of Hamas leader: Hamas is alive and will remain alive.
Documents dated October 15-16 make rounds on the internet, US investigating who had access to top-secret Pentagon document. 'Depending on how this was leaked that trust could be eroded.'
Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araqchi, tells UN Secretary-General that Tehran is prepared for a "decisive and regretful" retaliation if Israel launches an attack on Iran in response to the Islamic Republic’s missile strike on Israel.
A resident of Petah Tikva was arrested after agreeing to carry out the assassination of a personality in Israel for $100,000.
Microsoft says that, since the start of the Gaza war last year, Israel has emerged as the primary target of Iranian cyberattacks, after Tehran had mainly concentrated on the United States.
One person dead and four injured in fire which erupted at fuel tank in Petro Shushtar Refinery in Khuzestan province. Governor says the fire erupted after a tank truck collided with petroleum tanks.
Defense Minister Gallant to Director Generals of government ministries: 'The reason for direct fire from Iran - they have understood they are in a hopeless situation.'
