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Watch: Miracle in Petah Tikva

A large Iranian missile fragment hit a vehicle outside the Petah Tikva stadium. Father and sons manage to escape moments before impact.

Watch: Miracle in Petah Tikva

Only one week on the job

Commander of Iranian division eliminated in Beirut

The IDF eliminated Hassan Ali Marwan, who took over as commander of the Quds Force Imam Hussein Division last week after his predecessor was eliminated.

Commander of Iranian division eliminated in Beirut

Sa'ar to French counterpart:

World's de facto acceptance of maritime terror encorages it

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar tells French FM Jean-Noël Barrot Iran’s actions threaten global trade and urges action against Hezbollah.

World's de facto acceptance of maritime terror encorages it

Smotrich at impact site:

Iranian regime will fall, Hezbollah will pay a price

At the Ramat Gan strike site, Bezalel Smotrich tells Arutz Sheva that Iran’s missile launches are declining as the IDF targets launchers and leadership.

Iranian regime will fall, Hezbollah will pay a price

Ben Gvir's response

'I'm dying to execute terrorists'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir addressed the fabricated reports published in Iran that he had been assassinated.

'I'm dying to execute terrorists'

Senate hearing

'Iran suffered strategic defeat, but regime survives'

In a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing, the Director of National Intelligence assessed that Iran's strength had been significantly degraded as a result of the war.

'Iran suffered strategic defeat, but regime survives'

'They Didn't Answer':

Neighbor of couple killed recounts moment of impact

Chen Amir, neighbor of the couple killed last night by a direct hit from an Iranian missile, recounts the moments of terror following the missile strike.

Neighbor of couple killed recounts moment of impact

Israel deepens economic strike on Iran

Iranian media outlets report enormous explosions at refineries at key energy industry hubs.

Israel deepens economic strike on Iran

Defense Minister: Attacks are escalating, surprises coming

Defense Minister Israel Katz warns strikes on Iran are escalating, Israel will continue eliminating key figures. 'Significant surprises expected over the course of the day.'

Defense Minister: Attacks are escalating, surprises coming

Ramat Gan:

Shelter intact after deadly missile strike

A tour of the apartment directly hit by an Iranian missile in Ramat Gan shows heavy destruction, alongside a shelter that remained intact despite the strike.

Shelter intact after deadly missile strike

Netherlands probes Iranian involvement in Rotterdam attack

The Netherlands is investigating Iran's possible involvement in the attack on a Rotterdam synagogue this past Friday.

Netherlands probes Iranian involvement in Rotterdam attack

Danon:

'Iran has potential leaders who could pursue peace'

Israel's Ambassador to the UN says that alternative leaders in Iran could open the door to diplomacy, but any such path depends on a change in leadership direction, focusing on peace.

'Iran has potential leaders who could pursue peace'

Couple killed by Iranian missile in Ramat Gan

A couple in their 70s pronounced dead after suffering critical injuries from an Iranian missile with a submunition warhead in Ramat Gan.

Couple killed by Iranian missile in Ramat Gan

Seeks diplomatic solutions

EU urges US and Israel to end war with Iran

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says Europe is consulting with regional powers for a diplomatic solution in Iran, focusing on the Strait of Hormuz crisis.

EU urges US and Israel to end war with Iran

US forces target Iranian missile sites near Strait of Hormuz

US Central Command launches successful strikes on Iranian missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz, using deep penetrator munitions to eliminate threat to international shipping.

US forces target Iranian missile sites near Strait of Hormuz

Trump:

'Iran realizes it can't have nuclear weapons'

US President Trump says the war with Iran is going “very well," emphasizing that Iran now understands it cannot acquire nuclear weapons.

'Iran realizes it can't have nuclear weapons'

Iran confirms: Larijani was eliminated

Iranian state media confirms Israel's announcement that Ali Larijani, the head of Iran's National Security Council, had been killed.

Iran confirms: Larijani was eliminated

Netanyahu to Iranians:

'Celebrate, we're watching from above'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the Iranian people from the Air Force command center at the Kirya with a message for the festival of Nowruz.

'Celebrate, we're watching from above'

Report

Russia giving satellite images of US forces to Iran

The Wall Street Journal reports that Russia is providing intelligence on the location of US forces and improved drone technology to Iran to prolong the war.

Russia giving satellite images of US forces to Iran

IDF Spokesman

'We'll reach all Iranian leaders, anywhere, anytime'

IDF spokesman Brigadier General Effie Defrin states that Israel is preparing for widespread fire from Lebanon but is also working to thwart this fire through attacks against Hezbollah targets.

'We'll reach all Iranian leaders, anywhere, anytime'

Rapid Identification & approval

New details on the elimination of Ali Larijani

New details were published this evening about the killing of Iranian leader Ali Larijani, as well as the commander of the Basij and ten senior officials of the force.

New details on the elimination of Ali Larijani

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IDF strikes Basij post in Tehran

In the past 24 hours, more than 10 Basij positions in the heart of the Iranian capital were attacked and the unit commander Alam Reza Soleimani was eliminated.

IDF strikes Basij post in Tehran

Trump furious with Europe: 'We're not interested in your help'

The US President once again attacked European countries that refuse to join the campaign against Iran. "We are not interested in assistance from NATO countries."

Trump furious with Europe: 'We're not interested in your help'

Netanyahu reveals: “There are many more surprises"

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the assassination of senior Iranian regime officials and said that Israel continues to work to undermine the regime: "There are still many surprises."

Netanyahu reveals: “There are many more surprises"

Minister Sa'ar:

US had $10 million prize on Larijani's head, we did it for free

Sa'ar says Israeli strike killed Larijani, Basij commander; accuses Iran of global terror, repression, and attacks on civilians

US had $10 million prize on Larijani's head, we did it for free

Ben Gurion Airport:

Israel increases flight capacity to bring stranded citizens home

Israel Airports Authority increases flight capacity to allow 120 passengers on narrow-body flights, to speed up the return of Israelis stranded abroad, as President Herzog warmly welcomes arrivals.

Israel increases flight capacity to bring stranded citizens home

IDF confirms:

Iran's de facto leader, Ali Larijani, eliminated

Architect of the nuclear program and a former senior commander in the IRGC, was considered the most extreme and influential figure regarding the survival of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iran's de facto leader, Ali Larijani, eliminated

Minister Katz:

'Larijani and Soleimani joined Khamenei in the depths of hell'

Defense Minister Israel Katz announced Tuesday morning that two senior Iranian figures were eliminated overnight, following a situation assessment with top Israel Defense Forces officials.

'Larijani and Soleimani joined Khamenei in the depths of hell'

Who is Akram al-Ajouri?

From the injury in Syria to the assassination in Qom

Akram al-Ajouri, a senior figure in Islamic Jihad, survived an assassination attempt in Damascus in 2019, and now, according to estimates, was killed in an attack on an underground compound in Qom.

From the injury in Syria to the assassination in Qom

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.

Dramatic night of eliminations in Iran

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.

Combined wave of strikes on missile sites and command centers

Gulf leaders urge US: Finish the job against Iran

Gulf states warn Washington against ending the campaign prematurely, fearing Iran could retain the ability to threaten oil routes and regional stability.

Gulf leaders urge US: Finish the job against Iran

Report:

Trump presented with options to end Iran war

US officials say military planners have presented President Donald Trump with options to end the war with Iran, even as fighting continues and the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed.

Trump presented with options to end Iran war

Former hostage:

'Commander involved in my captivity killed in Baghdad strike'

Kataib Hezbollah confirms the death of senior commander Abu Ali al-Askari, reportedly killed in a Baghdad strike. Former hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov says he was directly involved in her captivity.

'Commander involved in my captivity killed in Baghdad strike'

Trump:

'Iran war won't end this week but will be wrapped up soon'

President Donald Trump tells reporters the war in Iran will not end this week but will be “wrapped up soon," adding that Iran is now “a shell of itself".

'Iran war won't end this week but will be wrapped up soon'

Reza Pahlavi announces Committee for Transitional Justice

Prince Reza Pahlavi announced the formation of a Committee to lay the groundwork for a Special Court to prosecute the regime’s perpetrators of crimes against humanity.

Reza Pahlavi announces Committee for Transitional Justice

IAF destroys IRGC navy command center

The Israeli Air Force, acting on precise IDF intelligence, struck and dismantled the IRGC’s Navy Headquarters.

IAF destroys IRGC navy command center

President Trump:

International support on Strait of Hormuz

'We strongly encourage other nations whose economies depend on the strait, far more than ours ... we want them to come and help us with the strait,' says President Trump on the Strait of Hormuz.

International support on Strait of Hormuz

Iran insists: Strait of Hormuz not closed to naval traffic

Spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry insists his country has not closed the Straits of Hormuz, uninvolved countries able to move ships through.

Iran insists: Strait of Hormuz not closed to naval traffic

Survey:

Arab Israelis oppose Iran strike as Jewish support soars

JPPI survey finds strong Israeli support for the Iran strike, record trust in President Trump on US-Israel relations, and a majority backing time for his Gaza plan.

Arab Israelis oppose Iran strike as Jewish support soars

'Truly Great American Patriot':

Trump defends Mark Levin in fiery post

President Donald Trump defended Mark Levin in a Truth Social post, calling him a great American patriot, before Levin replied with thanks.

Trump defends Mark Levin in fiery post

'O Iranian, launch, launch!'

Samaria Arabs show support for Iranian regime

Video from a funeral in Tamun showed a crowd chanting for Iran to fire missiles and voicing support for Hamas and Islamic Jihad.

Samaria Arabs show support for Iranian regime

Watch: Iranians and Jews sing 'Hatikva' in New York

Israelis, American Jews, and Iranian Americans march together in New York, in a show of support and solidarity with the Iranian people. Watch.

Watch: Iranians and Jews sing 'Hatikva' in New York

'Final battle is near'

The Mossad's message to the people of Iran

Mossad Farsi account sends message of support to Iranian citizens as Israel continues to strike regime targets.

The Mossad's message to the people of Iran

Iran:

500 arrested for sharing intelligence with Israel and US

Iranian police say 500 people have been arrested for allegedly sharing intelligence with Israel and the US.

500 arrested for sharing intelligence with Israel and US

Report:

Trump weighs seizure of Iran’s Kharg Island

Axios reports President Donald Trump is working to assemble a multinational coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid Iran’s blockade, but also weighing the possible seizure of Kharg Island.

Trump weighs seizure of Iran’s Kharg Island

Macron to Iran’s President:

'Stop attacks across the Middle East'

French President Emmanuel Macron urges Iran’s President to halt attacks across the region, restore navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, and release two detained French nationals.

'Stop attacks across the Middle East'

Trump:

'Israel working with US to secure Strait of Hormuz'

President Donald Trump says Israel is working with the US to secure the Strait of Hormuz and confirms talks with other countries about joining a coalition, while stating Iran “badly" wants negotiations.

'Israel working with US to secure Strait of Hormuz'

Trump blasts Iran:

'They're using AI for propaganda, they are being annihilated'

President Donald Trump accuses Iran of using AI and the media to spread disinformation, says the regime is fabricating battle footage and false reports to mask what he described as heavy military losses.

'They're using AI for propaganda, they are being annihilated'

Report:

US to announce coalition to escort ships through Strait of Hormuz

Wall Street Journal reports that the Trump administration is expected to announce a multinational coalition to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz as Iran threatens commercial vessels.

US to announce coalition to escort ships through Strait of Hormuz

Reza Pahlavi to Iranians:

Mark ancient festival in defiance of regime

Reza Pahlavi urged Iranians to mark Charshanbeh Suri in defiance of the Islamic Republic and called for protests outside regime embassies.

Mark ancient festival in defiance of regime

IDF Spokesperson:

'The regime is unstable; we will weaken it further'

IDF Spokesperson, Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin, delivered a statement regarding the continuation of strikes in Iran and the expansion of the campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon.

'The regime is unstable; we will weaken it further'

Report:

Israeli officials unsatisfied with pace of campaign against Iran

Security sources tell Kan News the opening strikes exceeded expectations, but progress has slowed as Israel and the US prepare additional moves in Iran.

Israeli officials unsatisfied with pace of campaign against Iran

Hamas's secret letter to Mojtaba Khamenei

Alongside an official and ceremonial letter, Hamas sent a secret letter to the new Supreme Leader of Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei, which included a declaration of militant intentions.

Hamas's secret letter to Mojtaba Khamenei

Operation Roaring Lion:

This is how Israel struck Iran’s missile and defense systems

IDF publishes data on Operation Roaring Lion, which began after extensive intelligence preparation, a surprise opening strike, and widespread damage to the military and security capabilities of the Iranian regime.

This is how Israel struck Iran’s missile and defense systems

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.

UAV squad attempts to flee - and is picked off

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.

IDF strike IRGC, Basij targets in  western Iran

Sa'ar

'Iran deliberately targets civilians, Jews and Muslims alike'

Israeli foreign minister visits site of Iranian missile strike, accuses Iran of war crimes in targeting civilians in all of its attacks on Israel.

'Iran deliberately targets civilians, Jews and Muslims alike'

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Iranian soldiers reached UAV launch site and were killed

The IDF struck a UAV storage site in western Iran and killed soldiers who fled the site after the strike.

Iranian soldiers reached UAV launch site and were killed

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.

Israel received additional ammunition shipments for Iran attacks