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CENTCOM commander:

Nearly 2,000 Iranian targets struck in Operation Epic Fury

CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper says US forces have struck nearly 2,000 targets in Iran during Operation Epic Fury, destroying missiles, ships and air defenses while Iran launched hundreds of missiles and drones.

Nearly 2,000 Iranian targets struck in Operation Epic Fury

Iranian drone strike

Pentagon names four US troops killed in Kuwait

The Pentagon identifies four of six US troops killed in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait. The attack hit a tactical operations center at the port of Shuaiba.

Pentagon names four US troops killed in Kuwait

Ali Khamenei’s son chosen as successor

Iran’s Assembly of Experts chooses Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Ali Khamenei who was eliminated, as Iran’s next Supreme Leader.

Ali Khamenei’s son chosen as successor

'Executed, received, alpha'

Footage of the interception of drones launched from Iran

Israel’s air defense and control systems, together with Air Force fighter jets and combat helicopters, have successfully intercepted more than 100 unmanned aerial vehicles since the start of the operation.

Footage of the interception of drones launched from Iran

France to deploy carrier as strikes on Iran continue

President Emmanuel Macron deploys the Charles de Gaulle carrier group, calls for diplomacy, and reinforces French forces amid Iran escalation.

France to deploy carrier as strikes on Iran continue

IAF strikes continue

About 300 missile launchers in Iran were destroyed

The Air Force reveals data: Hundreds of fighter jets are attacking simultaneously in Iran and Lebanon. About 1,600 strike sorties led to the neutralization of ballistic missile arrays

About 300 missile launchers in Iran were destroyed

'The loudest suicide letter'

Segal and Shapiro talk Iran and Hezbollah

Amit Segal, chief political analyst for Channel 12, speaks with Ben Shapiro about the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, the resilience of Israelis, and the strategic goals of both nations.

Segal and Shapiro talk Iran and Hezbollah

IDF Spokesperson

'We attacked a secret nuclear facility in Tehran'

IDF Spokesperson, Brigadier General Effie Defrin, delivers a statement at the end of the fourth day of Operation "Roaring Lion," revealing that the IAF attacked a secret facility where Iran was developing nuclear capabilities.

'We attacked a secret nuclear facility in Tehran'

Iran’s top Lebanon commander killed in Tehran strike

IDF says IAF eliminated Daoud Ali Zadeh, temporary head of the Quds Force Lebanon Corps, in Tehran, dealing blow to Hezbollah ties.

Iran’s top Lebanon commander killed in Tehran strike

Trump

'Israel didn't force US into war, I might have forced their hand'

US President rejects accusation that Israel dragged America into a war with Iran.

'Israel didn't force US into war, I might have forced their hand'

The mysterious tweet from the Mossad in Persian

Just before the attack on the Senior Council, which was supposed to select a successor to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Mossad published a post in Persian on X.

The mysterious tweet from the Mossad in Persian

Israel attacks Supreme Council as it voted for Khamenei successor

A security source confirmed that Israel attacked the council building in Qom, which was supposed to select the next Supreme Leader of Iran.

Israel attacks Supreme Council as it voted for Khamenei successor

Trump

'Iran wants to talk, I said it's too late'

US President writes on Truth Social that the Iranians wanted to talk to him, but he said he replied: "Too late!"

'Iran wants to talk, I said it's too late'

Iranians around the world celebrate Trump for U.S. strikes

Watch: NEWSMAX panel discuss the gratitude of Iranians worldwide toward President Trump for supporting their fight against oppression.

Iranians around the world celebrate Trump for U.S. strikes

Iranian Exile to Israeli channel:

"We Are Happy - Thanks to Netanyahu and Trump"

Lital Shemesh in a special interview with Faezeh Alavi, an Iranian exile on the war. "We are happy about what is happening right now in Iran, we support the IDF and the US. thanks to Netanyahu and Trump"

"We Are Happy - Thanks to Netanyahu and Trump"

Report: Israel carried out ground operation in Iran

Israel used Mossad and special forces to carry out ground operation in Iran, Al Arabiya reports.

Report: Israel carried out ground operation in Iran

Akunis:

'Operation in Iran is key to saving Western civilization'

Israel’s Consul General in New York discusses the joint US-Israeli operation in Iran with CNN, hopes the Iranian people will choose democracy in the end.

'Operation in Iran is key to saving Western civilization'

Denies base use

Spain condemns US and Israel’s strikes on Iran

Spain denies the US use of its military bases for strikes on Iran, condemning what it calls "unjustified" intervention.

Spain condemns US and Israel’s strikes on Iran

House Speaker Johnson:

Iran operation will be 'limited in scope' and 'defensive'

House Speaker Mike Johnson calls the US operation against Iran "limited in scope" and "defensive," stating it is not a declaration of war.

Iran operation will be 'limited in scope' and 'defensive'

Netanyahu to Fox News:

'Iran's unchanged behavior forced urgent action'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discusses the necessity of joint US-Israeli action on Iran in an interview with Fox News, explaining that Iran continued its nuclear ambitions after previous strikes, forcing urgent intervention.

'Iran's unchanged behavior forced urgent action'

No injuries reported

Drones hit US Embassy in Riyadh

US Embassy in Riyadh hit by two Iranian drones, causing a fire in the area. The Embassy was empty at the time of the attack.

Drones hit US Embassy in Riyadh

State Department:

'Immediately leave Israel, other Middle East countries'

The US State Department urges Americans to immediately leave 13 Middle Eastern countries, including Israel, due to rising safety risks amid continued US and Israeli strikes against Iran.

'Immediately leave Israel, other Middle East countries'

In the heart of Tehran

IDF dismantles Iranian regime’s communications center

Israeli Air Force strikes a key Iranian communications center used for military and propaganda activities.

IDF dismantles Iranian regime’s communications center

IDF expands air control in Iran

The Israeli Air Force completed three large waves of attacks in western Iran as part of Operation "Roaring Lion," deploying hundreds of munitions.

IDF expands air control in Iran

Watch

Missile hits home in Dubai during livestream

A young woman from the Philippines was live-streaming from her home when an Iranian missile suddenly hit the residential building.

Missile hits home in Dubai during livestream

Beit Shemesh Tragedy:

Ronit, loving single mother, devoted to saving lives

Eli Beer, Founder and President of United Hatzalah, tells the inspiring story of volunteer Ronit Elimelech, who was killed in a tragic missile strike in Beit Shemesh.

Ronit, loving single mother, devoted to saving lives

Trump warns

'We haven't begun to hit Iran, big wave coming soon'

US President Donald Trump warns the regime in Tehran and announces that the bombings so far are just the beginning of the operation against them.

'We haven't begun to hit Iran, big wave coming soon'

Netanyahu

'The moment of decision for the regime in Tehran is approaching'

PM Netanyahu visited the disaster site in Beit Shemesh and emphasized that the bombings in Iran aim to remove an existential threat. "If they have nuclear weapons, they will endanger humanity."

'The moment of decision for the regime in Tehran is approaching'

The minister is a pilot?

The tweet that fooled the Iranians

Journalist Barak Seri shared a photo on his social media of Minister Shlomo Karhi dressed in a fighter pilot uniform, and successfully tricked an Iranian account.

The tweet that fooled the Iranians

Joint Chiefs of Staff:

'Not a one-night operation. Will take time to achieve objectives'

Department of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Daine Caine hold a press conference on Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. and Israel joint operation that carried out strikes in Iran.

'Not a one-night operation. Will take time to achieve objectives'

3 young siblings were killed in Beit Shemesh missile strike

The names of three siblings killed in the Beit Shemesh disaster have been cleared for publication: Sara Biton, 13, Avigail Biton, 15, and Yaakov Biton, 16.

3 young siblings were killed in Beit Shemesh missile strike

Cleared for publication:

The victims of the Beit Shemesh missile strike

Names of seven of the victims in the Iranian missile strike in Beit Shemesh cleared for publication.

The victims of the Beit Shemesh missile strike

IDF

Over 600 terror infrastructures destroyed so far in Iran

IDF reveals data on Operation 'Roaring Lion' so far: More than 20 targets of the Iranian leadership, 150 ballistic missiles and 200 air defense systems have been attacked.

Over 600 terror infrastructures destroyed so far in Iran

Footage from Tehran: IDF strikes with hundreds of munitions

IAF strikes targets belonging to IRGC, using hundreds of munitions. Watch.

Footage from Tehran: IDF strikes with hundreds of munitions

Watch:

Israeli Navy intercepts Iranian drone

Israeli Air Force and Navy have been operating together to intercept dozens of UAVs launched by Iran at Israel.

Israeli Navy intercepts Iranian drone

After launches from Lebanon

IDF Spokesman: 'All options are on the table'

IDF Spokesman Effie Defrin says hundreds of IAF aircraft are striking Iran and Lebanon, warning Hezbollah that all options remain on the table.

IDF Spokesman: 'All options are on the table'

Reza Pahlavi:

‘Strategic partnership with Israel is critical’

In CBS News 60 Minutes interview, Reza Pahlavi calls for peace with Israel, dismantling Iran’s nuclear program, and leading a democratic transition.

‘Strategic partnership with Israel is critical’

How did he know?

Police investigating gambler who foresaw the strikes

Investigation opened into an Israeli Polymarket user who won $200,000 by accurately betting on the date of the launch of strikes on Iran.

Police investigating gambler who foresaw the strikes

Momi Elimelech:

Mom and Ronit did not part - in life and in death

Momi, who lost his sister and mother in an Iranian missile strike on Beit Shemesh, shares how rescue forces found their bodies, still holding hands.

Mom and Ronit did not part - in life and in death

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Ex-IRGC chief threatens US, Israel after Khamenei elimination

Former IRGC commander Mohsen Rezaee threatens the US and Israel after Ali Khamenei’s elimination, vowing revenge and warning no American vessels would pass through the Persian Gulf.

Ex-IRGC chief threatens US, Israel after Khamenei elimination

Terror motive probed

Gunman with Iranian flag clothing kills two in Texas

A gunman wearing clothing with an Iranian flag design kills two and wounds 14 at a Texas bar. The FBI is investigating the shooting as a potential act of terrorism.

Gunman with Iranian flag clothing kills two in Texas

Hezbollah enters the fray

Missiles fired towards northern Israel, IDF strikes in Lebanon

IDF launches strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon after rocket fire toward Israel. Reports say the head of Hezbollah's parliamentary faction has been eliminated. Evacuation warnings issued for 53 villages.

Missiles fired towards northern Israel, IDF strikes in Lebanon

Trump: Khamenei’s potential successors are all dead

In an interview with ABC News, Trump says potential successors to Khamenei were eliminated in the strikes on Iran.

Trump: Khamenei’s potential successors are all dead

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CENTCOM strikes Iran missile sites

CENTCOM releases footage of US strikes on Iran’s ballistic missile program, saying forces are eliminating imminent threats as Operation Epic Fury continues.

CENTCOM strikes Iran missile sites

Trump:

US ready to sustain Iran strikes 'four to five weeks'

President Trump tells The New York Times the US could sustain strikes on Iran for “four to five weeks," warns of possible casualties, and outlines potential scenarios for a new government in Tehran.

US ready to sustain Iran strikes 'four to five weeks'

Starmer:

'Britain to allow US use of bases for limited defensive purpose'

British PM Keir Starmer says the UK will not join strikes on Iran but will allow US use of British bases for defensive action, citing collective self-defence and protection of British lives.

'Britain to allow US use of bases for limited defensive purpose'

Trump to Iranian military:

'Lay down your arms or face death'

Trump issues video statement on the operation in Iran, vows continued action as he calls on Iranian forces to surrender.

'Lay down your arms or face death'

Heavy missile barrage

One seriously injured from rocket impact in Jerusalem

Sirens sounded in several areas in Israel, with several casualties in Jerusalem and central Israel.

One seriously injured from rocket impact in Jerusalem

Trump:

Iran operation to take 'four weeks or less'

Trump tells Daily Mail Iran operation is a 'four-week process,' confirms three US casualties, says strikes are going as planned.

Iran operation to take 'four weeks or less'

Arab affairs analyst :

After two days of strikes, Iran is stuttering

Channel 12 veteran Arab affairs correspondent Ehud Yaari believes Iran is looking to end the war by surrendering to the US demands.

After two days of strikes, Iran is stuttering

Beit Shemesh:

Iranian missile was targeted by the wrong interceptor system

According to senior officials, the likelihood that the Arrow system would have succeeded in intercepting the ballistic missile was significantly higher than that of the system actually launched.

Iranian missile was targeted by the wrong interceptor system

Squadron Commander:

'Every strike reduces the threat to Israel'

The commander of Squadron 107, who led strikes in Iran, describes the feelings during the mission assigned to him.

'Every strike reduces the threat to Israel'

Air superiority:

IDF destroys IRGC Intelligence, Air Force HQ in Tehran

After achieving air superiority over Tehran, the IDF struck dozens of IRGC and intelligence headquarters, degrading Iran’s command-and-control.

IDF destroys IRGC Intelligence, Air Force HQ in Tehran

Beit Shemesh

Helmet-cam footage from the scene of the deadly missile strike

Footage filmed by a camera mounted on the helmet of a member of the Fire and Rescue Service Special Rescue Unit shows the scene of the disaster during rescue attempts.

Helmet-cam footage from the scene of the deadly missile strike

Beit Shemesh:

First responders share scenes of devastation

First responders from the scene in Beit Shemesh shared grim accounts of trapped victims and widespread destruction after an Iranian missile struck a civilian neighborhood, leaving nine dead so far and dozens more injured.

First responders share scenes of devastation

Over 700 sorties

Air Force clears the way to Tehran within 24 hours

IAF operating with air superiority in Iran, striking ballistic missile launchers, headquarters, Iranian air defense systems, and command centers of the Iranian terrorist regime.

Air Force clears the way to Tehran within 24 hours

Middle East a safter place

IDF: Elimination of top Iranian terror axis officials complete

Elimination of Ali Khamenei in Tehran constitutes the culmination of a sustained effort to eliminate the senior leadership of the Iranian terror axis over the past two and a half years.

IDF: Elimination of top Iranian terror axis officials complete

On the roof of the Kirya

Netanyahu pledges: Intensity of strikes will only grow

Standing on the roof of the military headquarters in the heart of Tel Aviv, the Prime Minister says that the combined US-Israeli forces 'enables us to strike the terrorist regime decisively.'

Netanyahu pledges: Intensity of strikes will only grow

IDF destroys Iranian internal security headquarters

A short while ago, the Israel Air Force, guided by IDF intelligence, completed an additional wave of strikes targeting dozens of command centers and headquarters belonging to the Iranian terror regime.

IDF destroys Iranian internal security headquarters

Diaspora Minister:

'It won't be simple, but we will reach our ultimate goal'

Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli visited the scene of the deadly Iranian missile strike in Beit Shemesh and vowed that Israel would carry on despite the losses.

'It won't be simple, but we will reach our ultimate goal'