Israeli sources warn of an imminent and extended Iranian retaliation, possibly involving hundreds of ballistic missiles in a sustained response, following Israel's preemptive strike on Iranian targets.
IDF spokesperson Effie Defrin confirms elimination of top Iranian military leaders, strikes on nuclear facilities, revealing Iran was advancing a covert nuclear weapons program.
Iranian news agency Tasnim reports that IRGC Commander Hossein Salami was eliminated in a strike. Iranian Chief of Staff Mohammad Bagheri also eliminated. Khamenei himself is alive.
President Isaac Herzog comments on Operation Rising Lion, calling it a necessary response to Iran’s existential threat and emphasizes Israel’s right to self-defense.
Trump tells Fox News he was aware of Israel’s strikes in Iran beforehand but emphasizes the US was not militarily involved: "We will defend Israel if necessary."
The IDF reveals new intelligence showing Iran is nearing nuclear weapon capability, with secret efforts to develop all weapon components accelerating in recent months.
Iran’s Supreme Leader vows harsh retaliation after senior IRGC commanders and nuclear scientists killed in an Israeli strike: Israel has doomed itself to a bitter and cruel fate.
Israel’s Ambassador to the UN urges UN Secretary-General and Security Council to support Israel’s Operation Rising Lion targeting Iran’s nuclear and missile infrastructure.
Worshippers who were at the Western Wall plaza when news of the Israeli attack on Iran was made public recited Psalms and blew the shofar.
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir issues statement after Israel launched Operation Rising Lion in Iran: "This is a critical operation to prevent an existential threat, by an enemy who is intent on destroying us."
Following the launch of Operation Rising Lion against Iran’s nuclear program, Israel announces the closure of its airspace and the evacuation of Ben Gurion Airport.
Commander of the Home Front Command in statement after launch of Operation Rising Lion: We anticipate widespread alerts. It is crucial to that you take shelter in the best way possible. Avoid unnecessary movement outside and refrain from driving on the road.
Channels in Iran associated with the Revolutionary Guards report explosions in Tehran. Defense Minister Israel Katz immediately declares a special state of emergency throughout the entire territory of the State of Israel. Israeli airspace shut down.
Magen David Adom (MDA) is on its highest alert amid Operation Rising Lion, with EMTs and paramedics deployed nationwide.
US Secretary of State in statement after Israel launched Operation Rising Lion: Let me be clear - Iran should not target US interests or personnel.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issues statement following the launch of "Operation Rising Lion" in Iran.
