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After court rejects ban

Anti-Israel Al-Quds Day rally held in Toronto

Thousands attend an Al-Quds Day rally in Toronto after a court rejects Ontario’s request to block it. Police maintain a large presence and make at least two arrests.

Anti-Israel Al-Quds Day rally held in Toronto

Overnight and this morning

Launches from Iran and Lebanon, two injured in Holon

Three sirens sound within minutes in central Israel following launches from Iran; most missiles intercepted. Impact and fire in Holon. Additional launches from Iran and Lebanon early in the morning.

Launches from Iran and Lebanon, two injured in Holon

Australia:

Three Iranian women's soccer team members reverse asylum bid

Three members of Iran's women's soccer delegation withdraw asylum requests in Australia and decide to return home, leaving only three from the original group still seeking to remain in the country.

Three Iranian women's soccer team members reverse asylum bid

Report:

UK weighs deploying drone interceptors to Middle East

Britain is reportedly considering sending thousands of anti-drone interceptor systems to the Middle East as officials examine ways to counter Iranian Shahed.

UK weighs deploying drone interceptors to Middle East

Trump:

'Iran wants a deal, but I’m not ready for one yet'

US President says American strikes heavily damaged Iran’s Kharg Island oil hub, hints at possible additional attacks, and says Iran wants a deal but the terms are “not good enough yet."

'Iran wants a deal, but I’m not ready for one yet'

Senior Iranian intelligence officials eliminated

In precise strike in Tehran, IDF eliminates senior intelligence officials of the 'Khatam al-Anbiya' Emergency Command.

Senior Iranian intelligence officials eliminated

Iran attempted to down Israeli fighter plane

A few days ago, Iran attempted to down an Israeli fighter plane flying in Iranian airspace, military censor reveals.

Iran attempted to down Israeli fighter plane

Iranian missiles spark blaze and cause damage in central Israel

Iranian missile strikes hit central Israel, southern Israel and Jerusalem, causing damage but no injuries. Most missiles intercepted. Fire and damage reported in Shoham and Rishon LeZion.

Iranian missiles spark blaze and cause damage in central Israel

Trump:

Iran war will end when I 'feel it in my bones'

President Trump tells Fox News Radio the Iran war will end when he "feels it in my bones", dismisses concerns over munitions.

Iran war will end when I 'feel it in my bones'

Including Khamenei

US offers $10M reward for information on Iranian leaders

The US is offering up to $10 million for information on key Iranian leaders, including new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

US offers $10M reward for information on Iranian leaders

IAF strikes Iranian regime’s key infrastructure in airstrikes

Israeli fighter jets launch two waves of airstrikes on Tehran, targeting Iranian regime infrastructure, including military headquarters and missile sites.

IAF strikes Iranian regime’s key infrastructure in airstrikes

Iran and Hamas are watching:

Disconnect security cameras from Internet

The National Cyber Directorate is running a campaign advising Israelis to disconnect or restrict access to security cameras connected to the internet."

Disconnect security cameras from Internet

IDF strikes Iranian targets in three cities

The Israeli Air Force destroyed a strategic site for ballistic missile production in southern Iran and hit Revolutionary Guard command centers in the western part of the country.

IDF strikes Iranian targets in three cities

Trump on Iran:

'Watch what happens to these scumbags today'

In a post on Truth Social, President Trump declares the US is "totally destroying" Iran’s regime and threatens further action.

'Watch what happens to these scumbags today'

Iran’s Larijani warns:

'You’ll pay for your miscalculation'

Iran vows unrelenting retaliation against the US and Israel, threatening to target regional power grids and oil infrastructure.

'You’ll pay for your miscalculation'

Trump on Mojtaba Khamenei: He’s probably alive, but damaged

US President Donald Trump believes Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive but seriously injured.

Trump on Mojtaba Khamenei: He’s probably alive, but damaged

Three barrages in one hour

58 injured in direct hit on buildings in Zarzir

Within about an hour, sirens activated three times across northern Israel. Three buildings in Zarzir hit and sustain damage. 58 people injured.

58 injured in direct hit on buildings in Zarzir

Trump:

War with Iran progressing 'very rapidly' but isn’t over

President Trump says the US war against Iran is moving "very rapidly", describes Iran as "a nation of terror and hate".

War with Iran progressing 'very rapidly' but isn’t over

Report:

Israeli officials think Iranian regime not likely to fall soon

Wall Street Journal reports that Israeli officials now assess that Iran’s ruling regime is unlikely to fall in the immediate future and is focusing on weakening its military.

Israeli officials think Iranian regime not likely to fall soon

'Thank You God & Donald Trump!'

New billboards pop up across Israel amid Iran campaign

Evangelical leader Dr. Mike Evans launched billboards in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv thanking President Donald Trump amid the ongoing war with Iran.

New billboards pop up across Israel amid Iran campaign

Iranian Jews congratulate new Supreme Leader

Representatives of religious minorities in Iran’s parliament, including the Jewish lawmaker, issued a statement pledging allegiance to new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

Iranian Jews congratulate new Supreme Leader

Special footage from Tehran:

IDF hits Iranian units deployed to suppress protests

The Israeli Air Force struck Basij forces and roadblocks across Tehran after identifying their deployment, targeting units involved in suppressing protests.

IDF hits Iranian units deployed to suppress protests

Israel eliminates Iranian division commander linked to Hezbollah

The IDF said an airstrike killed Ali Muslim Tabaja, commander of the Iranian Imam Hossein Division, along with several senior operatives involved in attacks on Israel.

Israel eliminates Iranian division commander linked to Hezbollah

Amid reports of injury:

Iran's new Supreme Leader releases first statement

Iranian state TV aired a message attributed to new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, vowing revenge and calling to close the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran's new Supreme Leader releases first statement

Blow to Iran's nuke plans:

IDF hits strategic nuclear facility

IDF strikes Iranian regime's Taleghan compound, a central nuclear weapon development site.

IDF hits strategic nuclear facility

May Golan to Iranian women: Fight for your freedom

Speaking at the UN on International Women’s Day, Israel's May Golan delivers a powerful speech honoring the strength of Israeli women in the ongoing fight for freedom and calling for global solidarity with the brave women of Iran.

May Golan to Iranian women: Fight for your freedom

CENTCOM: We're 'methodically dismantling' Iran's capabilities

US military publishes new footage of strikes on Iranian planes, which burst into flames within seconds.

CENTCOM: We're 'methodically dismantling' Iran's capabilities

Report:

US intelligence says Iranian regime not at risk of collapse

US intelligence assessments indicate Iran’s leadership remains in control and is not at risk of collapse despite US and Israeli strikes.

US intelligence says Iranian regime not at risk of collapse

UN Security Council demands Iran halt attacks on Gulf states

UN Security Council passes a resolution demanding Iran halt attacks on Gulf states and condemning threats to Strait of Hormuz shipping. Iran denounces the move as a “blatant misuse" of the body.

UN Security Council demands Iran halt attacks on Gulf states

Trump:

Iran 'pretty much at the end of the line'

US President Donald Trump says Iran is “pretty much at the end of the line," claiming it has lost key military capabilities, but indicates the conflict will not end immediately.

Iran 'pretty much at the end of the line'

Reports:

Drone attacks on Iranian checkpoints leave 10 dead

Iranian state media reports drone strikes on several checkpoints in Tehran, killing at least 10 security personnel and Basij members.

Drone attacks on Iranian checkpoints leave 10 dead

Together with Hezbollah

IRGC claims joint missile and drone assault on Israel

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says missile barrages on Israel were a joint operation with Hezbollah, targeting over 50 sites with ballistic missiles, rockets, and drones.

IRGC claims joint missile and drone assault on Israel

Trump on Iran:

'We've got to finish the job'

US President Donald Trump says the US must “finish the job" against Iran, adding that American forces have “virtually destroyed" the country in 11 days.

'We've got to finish the job'

Bulletin warns of potential Iranian drone attack on California

An FBI bulletin warned Iran could launch drones from a vessel near California if the US strikes the regime, though officials say details remain unclear.

Bulletin warns of potential Iranian drone attack on California

'Be safe out there, strike hard'

American pilot's message to Israeli partner

The IDF released recordings of radio communications between American and Israeli pilots during a joint flight over Iran.

American pilot's message to Israeli partner

Watch

Iranian Regime operatives in IRGC command center eliminated

Dozens of fighter jets completed additional waves of strikes in Tehran and western Iran.

Iranian Regime operatives in IRGC command center eliminated

'We could do a lot worse'

Trump sends new threat to Iran

President Donald Trump said strikes have crippled Iran’s military and warned the campaign could intensify as operations continue.

Trump sends new threat to Iran

Home Front Command Chief:

Defense is not hermetic, continue following guidlines

Home Front Command chief thanks Israeli civilians for resilience, urges strict adherence to safety instructions amid sirens and ongoing fighting.

Defense is not hermetic, continue following guidlines

US to Iranian civilians:

Avoid ports along the Strait of Hormuz

CENTCOM warns that the Iranian regime is using civilian ports along the Strait of Hormuz to conduct military operations, forfeiting their protected status and making them valid targets.

Avoid ports along the Strait of Hormuz

Report

These are the injuries of Iran’s new Supreme Leader

Questions are mounting over the condition and functioning of Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the slain supreme leader who was recently chosen to head the ayatollahs’ regime.

These are the injuries of Iran’s new Supreme Leader

Trump:

'Practically nothing left to target in Iran'

President Trump tells Axios campaign against Iran is ahead of schedule and may end soon.

'Practically nothing left to target in Iran'

CENTCOM Chief:

Operation delivering 'devastating combat power' against Iran

US commander says over 5,500 targets and dozens of ships hit in Iran as American forces claim air superiority during Operation Epic Fury.

Operation delivering 'devastating combat power' against Iran

Regime Sports Minister:

Iran will not participate in World Cup

Iran's Sports Minister says his country will not participate in the 2026 World Cup, scheduled to be played in the US, after the elimination of Supreme Leader and amid continued strikes on the country.

Iran will not participate in World Cup

Defense Min.: Iran’s leadership 'fleeing like rats into tunnels'

Defense Minister Israel Katz says operation against Iran will continue without time limits, as Israeli and US forces intensify strikes on Revolutionary Guard and Basij targets across the country.

Defense Min.: Iran’s leadership 'fleeing like rats into tunnels'

Researcher reveals:

How Iranian bots are trying to divide Israel

Arab world researcher Idit Bar warns against despair over a long campaign against the regime in Tehran and shows how automated accounts are being used to wear down the Israeli public.

How Iranian bots are trying to divide Israel

Iran promises: We'll attack economic institutions

Iranian forces announce that US- and Israeli-affiliated banks and economic institutions in the Middle East will now be targeted.

Iran promises: We'll attack economic institutions

Iranian official: We are prepared for a ten-year war

General Ebrahim Jabari, a senior adviser to the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, says his country continues to produce missiles, will bring in secret weapons if needed.

Iranian official: We are prepared for a ten-year war

Why did the Iranian Jewish community cancel weddings?

Iranian Jewish community ducks down, cancels events, amid fears of being targeted due to war with Israel.

Why did the Iranian Jewish community cancel weddings?

UK halts London Al-Quds Day rally linked to pro-Iran groups

Planned Al-Quds Day rally in central London cancelled after the Metropolitan Police ask the government to intervene, citing concerns over the event’s ties to pro-Iran groups.

UK halts London Al-Quds Day rally linked to pro-Iran groups

Herzog on Iran:

'We are knocking the empire of evil on its head'

President Isaac Herzog says the war with Iran marks a historic turning point, as a coalition of nations stands up to what he calls an “empire of evil" and seeks a new future for the Middle East.

'We are knocking the empire of evil on its head'

North Korea backs Mojtaba Khamenei, condemns US-Israel strikes

North Korea voices support for Iran’s choice of Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader and condemns US and Israeli strikes on Iran, calling them illegal.

North Korea backs Mojtaba Khamenei, condemns US-Israel strikes

Australia:

Two more Iranian women’s soccer team members granted asylum

Two more members of Iran’s women’s soccer team granted asylum in Australia, joining five teammates who received humanitarian visas.

Two more Iranian women’s soccer team members granted asylum

Tense night

Sirens sound six times across the country

Sirens sound six times overnight following launches from Iran. Some missiles intercepted, the rest explode in open areas. Launches of missiles and drones from Lebanon recorded as well.

Sirens sound six times across the country

Iran police chief warns:

Anti-regime protesters will be treated like 'the enemy'

Iran’s police chief warns that anyone protesting “at the enemy’s bidding" will be treated as an enemy, following Israeli leaders’ call on Iranians to oppose the regime.

Anti-regime protesters will be treated like 'the enemy'

US Army destroys Iranian vessels near Strait of Hormuz

US Army destroys 16 Iranian minelaying vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as Trump warns Tehran against deploying mines in the vital shipping route.

US Army destroys Iranian vessels near Strait of Hormuz

Iran says it will not seek ceasefire, vows to punish 'aggressor'

Iran’s parliament speaker says Tehran is not seeking a ceasefire with the US and Israel, vows the “aggressor" will be punished.

Iran says it will not seek ceasefire, vows to punish 'aggressor'

Report:

Iran may be preparing to deploy mines in Strait of Hormuz

US officials say Iran may be preparing naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a warning from President Trump and heightened military monitoring.

Iran may be preparing to deploy mines in Strait of Hormuz

'Be ready to act'

Netanyahu's message to the Iranian people

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Iranians to seize a 'historic opportunity' to overthrow the regime, saying that in the coming days, 'we will create the conditions for you to grasp your destiny.'

Netanyahu's message to the Iranian people

Strikes in Tehran and Tabriz:

Central regime command centers targeted

The Israeli Air Force struck multiple Iranian command centers in Tehran, Tabriz and Maragheh, targeting units tied to missiles, intelligence and Basij forces.

Central regime command centers targeted

Israeli ministers:

Iran regime change could take a year

Officials say Israeli-US strikes may soon end, but warn regime change in Iran could take up to a year and depend largely on internal civilian uprising.

Iran regime change could take a year