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News and updates about Midnight Hammer

Report:

Search for Khamenei successor picks up amid assassination fears

A committee of three senior clerics who are supposed to announce Khamenei's successor "has accelerated its work in recent days, fearing an imminent assassination attempt on his life," Reuters reports.

Search for Khamenei successor picks up amid assassination fears

'Verge of nuclear disaster'

Russia claims US strikes on Iran opened 'Pandora's Box'

At an emergency UN meeting, Russian Ambassador to the UN Vassily Nebenzia claimed that the American airstrikes against Iranian nuclear facilities would have disastrous consequences.

Russia claims US strikes on Iran opened 'Pandora's Box'

Survey:

Nearly 70% of American Jews support Operation Rising Lion

While a majority of participants in JPPI’s Voice of the Jewish People panel believe Israel's decision to attack Iran was correct, the majority said the US should not actively participate in those strikes.

Nearly 70% of American Jews support Operation Rising Lion

Report:

Iran threatened US homeland with attacks from sleeper cells

Iran reportedly threatened the US with sleeper cell attacks if its nuclear facilities were struck, a message delivered to President Donald Trump before recent strikes, according to NBC News.

Iran threatened US homeland with attacks from sleeper cells

Trump on Iran strikes:

'Biggest damage took place far below ground level'

US President says that US strikes obliterated" Iran's nuclear facilities, causing "monumental damage" as shown by satellite images.

'Biggest damage took place far below ground level'

Tensions rise:

Iran proxies eye US bases amid retaliation fears

US officials detect Iran-backed militias preparing retaliatory attacks on US bases in Iraq and potentially Syria, following US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, according to The New York Times.

Iran proxies eye US bases amid retaliation fears

After Iran strikes

US warns of 'heightened threat'

Following US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, the Department of Homeland Security issues a bulletin warning of a "heightened threat environment." The alert highlights potential cyberattacks from pro-Iranian actors, possible violent mobilization by extremists, and increased antisemitic or anti-Israel plots.

US warns of 'heightened threat'

Danon at UN Security Council:

'When time ran out, America showed courage'

Israel’s UN Ambassador praises the US for "removing the greatest existential threat" to global security after strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. The US and Israel defend the action as self-defense, while Iran condemns it as a violation of international law.

'When time ran out, America showed courage'

Watch:

B-2 bombers return to Missouri after strike on Iran

B‑2 Spirit stealth bombers return to Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri after completing their precision strike mission on Iran’s nuclear sites.

B-2 bombers return to Missouri after strike on Iran

Trump wonders:

'Why wouldn’t there be a regime change in Iran?'

Following successful US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, President Trump hints at the possibility of regime change in Iran: If the current Iranian Regime is unable to MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN, why wouldn’t there be a Regime change??? MIGA!!!

'Why wouldn’t there be a regime change in Iran?'

Ambassador Danon:

'The world should say thank you to Trump'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN praises US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, says that the entire world should thank President Trump for "protecting the free world with strength and moral clarity."

'The world should say thank you to Trump'

Netanyahu:

'We are close to both goals in Iran'

Prime Minister Netanyahu convened a press conference this evening, praising President Trump for attacking Iran and promising that Israel was nearing its objectives in the war.

'We are close to both goals in Iran'

Fmr. Mossad Chief:

Work for regime change, Khamenei's assassination not ruled out

Ex-Mossad chief says U.S. strikes dealt major blow to Iran's nuclear ambitions, urges Israeli leadership to pursue regime change in Tehran.

Work for regime change, Khamenei's assassination not ruled out

Knesset flies US flag for Operation Midnight Hammer

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana had the American flag displayed and the Knesset building lit up red, white, and blue to thank America for attacking Iran.

Knesset flies US flag for Operation Midnight Hammer

'Pathetic loser':

President condemns GOP holdout on Iran operation

President denounces GOP lawmaker's opposition to Iran strike as disloyal and harmful.

President condemns GOP holdout on Iran operation

Mizrachi holds global prayer gathering after US strikes in Iran

Against the backdrop of the war with Iran, the World Mizrachi Organization hosted a special live online event today featuring a joint prayer for the success of the Israeli forces.

Mizrachi holds global prayer gathering after US strikes in Iran

Report:

Israel struck Iranian defenses ahead of US Fordow strike

Coordinated Israeli and US strikes targeted Iranian defenses ahead of assault on Fordow nuclear facility.

Israel struck Iranian defenses ahead of US Fordow strike

Chief of Staff:

'US attacks a turning point in the war'

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir held a situational assessment meeting today with the General Staff Forum in the wake of the US attack against Iran.

'US attacks a turning point in the war'

Watch:

Special simulation of the US strike on Iran

Using the information that has been made public, i24NEWS used AI to create a simulation of the strike on three Iranian nuclear facilities.

Special simulation of the US strike on Iran

'A nation has risen like a lion'

Netanyahu prays for Trump at the Western Wall

Netanyahu offers thanksgiving at Western Wall, prays for President Trump after US strike on Iran's nuclear sites.

Netanyahu prays for Trump at the Western Wall

UN Security Council to assemble following US strikes on Iran

The discussion is being held at the initiative of several countries, including Russia and China, who are promoting a draft resolution condemning the US and Israel.

UN Security Council to assemble following US strikes on Iran

Secretary Rubio:

'Iran thought they could play the game they have for 33 years'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Fox News about Operation Midnight Hammer - the US attack against Iran's nuclear facilities.

'Iran thought they could play the game they have for 33 years'

Vance:

Iran set back 'many years' by US precision strike

Vice President says strike eliminated nuclear threat, offers chance to reset diplomacy with Tehran.

Iran set back 'many years' by US precision strike

Operation Midnight Hammer

The US attack on Iran step-by-step

Gen. Dan Caine hails Operation Midnight Hammer as largest-ever B-2 strike, targeting key Iranian nuclear sites with unprecedented precision.

The US attack on Iran step-by-step

Lapid:

'The world has become safer since last night'

Opposition leader Yair Lapid visited the site of a recent Iranian missile strike in Tel Aviv today, and delivered a statement contrasting Israel and its allies with the Iranian regime.

'The world has become safer since last night'

Pete Hegseth: 'Iran's nuclear ambitions have been obliterated'

Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Gen. Dan Caine and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hold a press conference at the Pentagon after the U.S. carried out strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites overnight.

Pete Hegseth: 'Iran's nuclear ambitions have been obliterated'

New details on US strikes & how Iran was fooled revealed

The Wall Street Journal revealed additional behind-the-scenes details of the U.S. decision to strike Iran. Meanwhile, the IDF targeted a Revolutionary Guards base in central Iran.

New details on US strikes & how Iran was fooled revealed

UN chief:

'Gravely alarmed by US use of force against Iran'

UN Secretary-General Guterres denounces US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, calling them a "dangerous escalation" and "direct threat to international peace." This criticism follows his past condemnation of Israeli counterterrorism operations.

'Gravely alarmed by US use of force against Iran'

Trump:

'Iran's key nuclear enrichment facilities have been obliterated'

After US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, President Trump announces a "spectacular military success," and warns Iran to make peace or face greater future attacks: There will be either peace or there will be tragedy.

'Iran's key nuclear enrichment facilities have been obliterated'

PM Netanyahu responds:

First comes strength, then comes peace

PM Netanyahu issues first response to US attack in Iran. Watch.

First comes strength, then comes peace

Historic attack

U.S. strikes three Iranian nuclear sites

"A full payload of bombs was dropped on the primary site, Fordow", Trump announced, "All planes are safely on their way home".

U.S. strikes three Iranian nuclear sites