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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

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Broad strikes on Hezbollah and Hamas targets in southern Lebanon

The IDF carries out broad strikes on Hezbollah and Hamas terror targets in southern Lebanon, including weapons depots and launchers in Tyre and Sidon.

Broad strikes on Hezbollah and Hamas targets in southern Lebanon

'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'

'Such spirit is unfathomable'

Netanyahu visits victims of missile strike

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited victims injured in the Iranian rocket strike in Beit Shemesh, remarking on Israelis' spirit and resilience.

Netanyahu visits victims of missile strike

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

'We won't stop'

IDF chief: 'Hezbollah made a very serious mistake'

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir says jets are striking Tehran as Israel targets Iran and Hezbollah, vowing to eliminate threats to the homefront.

IDF chief: 'Hezbollah made a very serious mistake'

On Thursday

Ben Gurion Airport resumes operations, El Al to return Israelis

The Minister of Transportation announced the plan to reopen the airport for the return of Israelis stranded abroad-while minimizing the risk to passengers and crews.

Ben Gurion Airport resumes operations, El Al to return Israelis

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'

Netanyahu

'We are roaring, and we are operating'

Prime Minister Netanyahu at Palmachim Airbase: "We continue to strike Iran with great force. Our pilots are in the skies over Tehran and also in the skies over Lebanon. Hezbollah made a very grave mistake when it attacked us."

'We are roaring, and we are operating'

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'

12 hurt by missile strikes in central Israel

MDA teams search Givat Shmuel, Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv, Petah Tikva, Bnei Brak and Rosh HaAyin for impacts of cluster munitions.

12 hurt by missile strikes in central Israel

Ramat David commander reveals:

Dozens of missiles were fired towards the pilots

Colonel A., commander of the Ramat David Air Force base, says Iranian air defense fired 'dozens' of surface-to-air missiles at incoming IAF planes.

Dozens of missiles were fired towards the pilots

Turkish journalists arrested for documenting Israeli base

Turkish journalists filming Kirya military base in real-time arrested.

Turkish journalists arrested for documenting Israeli base

IAEA confirms: Damage to Iran's nuclear facility

IAEA officially confirms damage to nuclear facility, which had appared intact earlier this week.

IAEA confirms: Damage to Iran's nuclear facility

Cabinet decided to strike - Hezbollah beat them to it

New report reveals Diplomatic-Securit Cabinet decided to launch preemptive strike in Lebanon, but Hezbollah attacked first.

Cabinet decided to strike - Hezbollah beat them to it

IDF strikes Hezbollah 'Radwan Force' terrorists

IDF strikes over 160 Hezbollah terror targets across southern Lebanon, including terrorists from the 'Radwan Force' and military command centers used to plan attacks on Israel.

IDF strikes Hezbollah 'Radwan Force' terrorists

Missile fired at central Israel identified as cluster bomb

Rocket launched from Lebanon lands in Galilee Panhandle, first responders en route; additional rocket strikes in Petah Tikva.

Missile fired at central Israel identified as cluster bomb

IDF spokesman reveals:

IRGC central headquarters in Tehran attacked

IDF strikes Iranian regime’s leadership compound - the regime’s most central and significant headquarters.

IRGC central headquarters in Tehran attacked

Defense Minister: We have severed the head of the Iranian octopus

Defense Minister Israel Katz responds to joint US-Israel strikes on Iran: 'We severed the head of the Iranian octopus, and now we are acting to crush and cut off its tentacles.'

Defense Minister: We have severed the head of the Iranian octopus

IDF eliminates senior Quds Force official in Beirut

IDF eliminates head of Hezbollah's weapons buildup operations on behalf of ‘Quds Force.’

IDF eliminates senior Quds Force official in Beirut

Disaster avoided in Modi'in Illit

Border Police sapper notices interceptor warhead missing from scene of missile strike; police locate suspect who took it.

Disaster avoided in Modi'in Illit

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

IDF begins ground operation in Lebanon

IDF forces take up forward positions in Lebanese territory, aiming to provide additional layer of security for residents of northern Israel.

IDF begins ground operation in Lebanon

Sirens in Jerusalem and central Israel were false alarm

Sirens sounded across the Jerusalem area and in central Israel due to hostile aircraft infiltration; IDF later says due to misidentification.

Sirens in Jerusalem and central Israel were false alarm

'Burn in hell'

Watch: Iranian host sends message to Khamenei

Iranian Rita Panahi of Sky News Australia responds to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's death, speaking directly to him during the broadcast.

Watch: Iranian host sends message to Khamenei

IDF strikes Iranian air defense cell, thwarting attack

IAF dismantles Iranian air defense cell, continues targeting missile launchers to secure Israel's skies.

IDF strikes Iranian air defense cell, thwarting attack

Trump: US Military ready, Biden wasted resources on Ukraine

Trump boasts of America's top-tier munitions stockpiles, calling US military readiness unmatched, while slamming Biden for draining resources on Ukraine without replenishing them.

Trump: US Military ready, Biden wasted resources on Ukraine

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

Witkoff:

'Iranians boasted that they could make 11 nuclear bombs'

President Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, says on Fox News that Iran showed no interest in a deal to curb its missile program and nuclear ambitions.

'Iranians boasted that they could make 11 nuclear bombs'

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'

Vance:

'Trump committed to ensuring Iran never gets a nuclear weapon'

Vice President JD Vance discusses US and Israeli strikes on Iran in interview with Fox News, emphasizing President Trump’s commitment to ensuring Iran never develops a nuclear weapon.

'Trump committed to ensuring Iran never gets a nuclear weapon'

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

Ambassador Leiter reveals details on Israel’s strikes in Lebanon

Israel’s Ambassador to the US, Yechiel Leiter, reveals Hezbollah’s deputy leader was seriously injured in an Israeli strike, as Operation Roaring Lion targets Hezbollah's key terrorists.

Ambassador Leiter reveals details on Israel’s strikes in Lebanon

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

In Beirut

IDF eliminates commander of Islamic Jihad’s Lebanon sector

The IDF says it eliminated Abu Hamza Rami, a key commander of the Islamic Jihad in Lebanon, in overnight airstrikes.

IDF eliminates commander of Islamic Jihad’s Lebanon sector

Rubio on Iran:

'The hardest hits are yet to come'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns US military strikes against Iran will intensify, aiming to destroy Tehran’s missile and naval capabilities. He stresses the importance of action to prevent Iran from becoming untouchable.

'The hardest hits are yet to come'

Beit Shemesh Tragedy:

Zaka unit commander: 'The difference between life and death'

'Iran’s missiles are extraordinarily powerful, the shelter saves lives - literally,' says Zaka unit commander, Haim Ottmazgin.

Zaka unit commander: 'The difference between life and death'

Bereaved father:

'Abraham sacrificed one son, I have sacrificed three'

Hundreds attended the funeral of the three Biton siblings killed by an Iranian missile in Beit Shemesh. Their grandmother Lillian called them “pure children" and urged unity, saying, “We must be united and trust the Torah to save us."

'Abraham sacrificed one son, I have sacrificed three'

Nikki Haley:

'US-Israel military partnership is a war of good versus evil'

Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley told Fox News that 'the only thing mightier than our amazing US military is when you combine that amazing US military with the Israeli military.'

'US-Israel military partnership is a war of good versus evil'

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

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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

Wizz Air joins in evacuating Israelis from abroad

Wizz Air will reinforce flights to Sharm El Sheikh to evacuate Israelis from abroad, following El Al's announcement that it will not operate flights to Taba at this time.

Wizz Air joins in evacuating Israelis from abroad

Beit Shemesh Tragedy:

City mayor at funeral: 'You will not defeat us'

Beit Shemesh Mayor Shmuel Greenberg eulogized Gabriel Baruch Revach, of blessed memory, and called on city residents to strengthen themselves and preserve unity in the face of terrorism.

City mayor at funeral: 'You will not defeat us'

Tactical surprise:

We can eliminate over 40 individuals in Iran in under 40 seconds

Head of the Intelligence Directorate, Shlomi Binder: 'We are sending a clear message to our enemies - there is no place we will not find them.'

We can eliminate over 40 individuals in Iran in under 40 seconds

Dramatic footage: Fighter pilot dodges Iranian missile

The IDF released footage tonight showing a fighter pilot who attacked in Iran as part of Operation Roaring Lion and dodged an Iranian missile launched towards him.

Dramatic footage: Fighter pilot dodges Iranian missile

IDF takes aim at Hezbollah's coffers

IDF completes wave of strikes in Lebanon targeting assets of the Al-Quard Al-Hassan Association, which funds the Hezbollah terrorist organization.

IDF takes aim at Hezbollah's coffers

Gerrer hasidic leaders: Avoid large celebrations

Recorded instructions order Gerrer yeshiva students to avoid large gatherings, bans dancing in the streets, and pray only in the usual synagogues.

Gerrer hasidic leaders: Avoid large celebrations

Trump vs the Ayatollah: The Battle of the Century

The US and Israel have just struck the greatest blow against Islamist terror since the September 11 attacks

Trump vs the Ayatollah: The Battle of the Century

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'