Roaring Lion

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.

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.

President Trump:

'Operation Epic Fury is ahead of schedule'

The President stated that the operation was for the benefit not only of the USA, but the world.

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.'

Operation Epic Fury:

US confirms three casualties, attacks continue unabated

The US CENTCOM has announced three casualties so far but insists that the damages reported by Iran are entirely false.

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.

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.

Israelis injured in drone strike on apartment in Abu Dhabi

Iranian drone hits apartement housing Israelis in Abu Dhabi, two lightly wounded.

President Herzog:

'We will bring a new era to both Israel and Iran'

President Isaac Herzog on Sunday visited the scene of an Iranian missile impact in Tel Aviv, delivering remarks to the people of Israel and the broader Middle East.

IDF Spokesman:

'This is their strategy - targeting civilians'

IDF Foreign Spokesman Nadav Shoshani on Sunday accused the Iranian regime of deliberately targeting civilians following a deadly missile strike in Beit Shemesh.

Report:

Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad killed

According to Iranian reports, the former president was killed alongside his bodyguard in a recent strike on the country.

Regional escalation

Iran attacks a European nation for the first time

Israel confirms that two missiles launched by Iran toward Cyprus fell into the sea, marking the first Iranian attack directed at a European country.

IDF

Roaring Lion stopped Iran from building 1,500 ballistic missiles

The IDF revealed some of the threat assessments that led to the decision to launch Operation Roaring Lion.

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Iranian warhead found near Temple Mount

Police located the warhead of an Iranian missile in an open area near the Old City of Jerusalem, just hundreds of meters from the holy sites.

UK forces conduct defensive operations in Middle East

British PM, Kier Starmer, says UK forces are protecting 'our people, our interests and our allies'

The special book the Shin Bet Chief brought to Iran meeting

The Prime Minister’s Office released footage from the security consultation in which Shin Bet chief David Zini is seen holding the book Manot HaLevi on the Book of Esther.

40 Iranian commanders eliminated in opening strikes

IDF spokesperson confirms that dozens of commanders were killed in the opening strike of Operation Roaring Lion, including Iranian Chief of Staff Abdolrahim Mousavi.

Once in a generation opportunity:

Netanyahu speaks to Iranian nation in Farsi

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a video in Farsi directly addressing the Iranian people, urging them to seize a “once-in-a-generation opportunity" to take action and overthrow the regime.

Tragedy:

Woman dies on way to safe space

Woman in her 60s dies after medical emergency during sirens; one killed in direct missile strike on Tel Aviv

Ivanka Trump seen walking to synagogue to hear the Zachor reading

Ivanka Trump, the Jewish daughter of US President Donald Trump, was seen on Saturday walking with her two sons to a synagogue in Miami to hear the 'Zachor' reading.

Chief of Staff's message to IAF: 'Be ready'

IDF Chief Eyal Zamir, visited Hatzerim Airbase last week to speak with the servicemen and women and assess the Air Force’s readiness ahead of Operation “Roaring Lion."

1st time in op

IDF launches wave of strikes in heart of Tehran

The IDF announces that for the first time in Operation "Roaring Lion", the Air Force has launched a broad wave of attacks against Iranian terrorist regime targets in the heart of Tehran

IDF confirms

Ali Khamenei, 'father' of the plan to destroy Israel, is dead

The IDF confirmed that Ali Khamenei was killed in an air force strike on the leadership compound in the heart of Tehran,

Operation Roaring Lion

IDF reveals scope of strikes in Iran

More than 1,200 munitions were dropped by Israeli Air Force fighter jets over the past 24 hours. The IDF released footage of preparations and aircraft takeoffs for the strike in Iran.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu

'Give thanks and praise after Khamenei's elimination'

Chief Rabbi of Safed says Jews should make certain changes to their daily prayers today, observe the Fast of Ester more meticulously, in thanks for the success of Operation Roaring Lion

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Israel Air Force conducts overnight strikes in Iran

Dozens of Israel Air Force fighter jets attack and complete another wave of strikes to destroy Iran's missile and defense systems.

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Statue of Khamenei toppled after Iranian dictator's elimination

Iranian citizens cheer the fall of the image of the dictator who ruled over them for 35 years.

Trump

'Iran had better not carry out its threat to strike harder today'

US President warns that Iran will be struck 'with a force that has never been seen before' if it carries out its threats.

Missiles launched from Iran

Nearly an hour of sirens across Israel

Missiles fired from Iran toward Israeli territory, triggering sirens nationwide. After about an hour, the Home Front Command announces that residents may leave protected spaces.

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The announcement of Khamenei’s death on Iranian television

Watch as the hosts on Iran’s state-run media tearfully announce the death of Khamenei.

Iran officially announces: Khamenei eliminated

Official media outlets in Iran confirm Supreme Leader was eliminated in joint strikes by the US and Israel. 40 days of mourning declared.

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CENTCOM strikes targets in Iran

US Central Command publishes footage of its strikes on Iranian missile launchers as part of Operation Epic Fury.

Report:

Saudi, Israeli leaders urged Trump to strike Iran

President Trump launched Saturday’s strike on Iran after weeks of lobbying by Israeli and Saudi leaders, according to The Washington Post.

One dead, 20 injured, in barrage on Tel Aviv

Twenty injured, one dead, in missile barrage on Tel Aviv, including one critical and another serious. Two others moderately injured, concerns of people trapped.

Report:

Israel, US strikes timed for Khamenei’s meeting with inner circle

Sources tell Reuters that Iran’s Supreme Leader was meeting with top aides when Israel and the US launched the strikes that eliminated him.

Trump:

'I know exactly who may replace Khamenei'

President Trump tells CBS News he knows who could replace Iran’s Supreme Leader after his elimination, adding that a diplomatic solution with Iran is now “much easier" to achieve.

Hegseth:

Iran ‘suffering the consequences’ after refusing a deal

US Secretary of War in statement following the launch of Operation Epic Fury: For almost fifty years, Iran has targeted and killed Americans. Unlike any previous president, President Trump began dealing with this cancer.

US Amb. Waltz to UNSC:

'This moment in history requires moral clarity'

Addressing an emergency Security Council session, Mike Waltz says Operation Epic Fury targets Iran’s missile and proxy networks to prevent a nuclear threat.

Iranian Crown Prince:

Regime successor to Khamenei ‘doomed to fail’

After President Trump confirms Khamenei’s elimination, Reza Pahlavi urges security forces to abandon the regime and calls for decisive action in the streets.

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IDF takes out dozens of Iranian missile launches

IAF completes another wave of strikes targeting the ballistic missile array and aerial defense systems in western and central Iran.

Mamdani, Harris condemn strikes on Iran

NYC mayor and former vice president denounce joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran as 'reckless escalation' and 'a war of choice.'

Defense Minister:

Any enemy who tries to interfere will pay a heavy price

Defense Minister Israel Katz stresses goal of Iran strike to remove 'immediate threat' to Israel's security, global and regional stability.

Jewish leaders back decisive action against Iran

Leaders of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations issued a statement supporting the USA and Israel in their attacks against Iran.

Trump confirms: Khamenei is dead

US President Donald Trump declares Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is dead, calling it justice for victims of the regime worldwide and promising military pressure will continue.

Watch: The attack on Iran - from an American perspective

CENTCOM publishes footage of the strikes on Iran, as they appear from the US military's vantage point.

Yeshiva students break out dancing

At dozens of Religious Zionist yeshivas, students break out with dancing following strikes on Iran, elimination of senior Iranian military and political leaders. Watch.

Operation Roaring Lion:

Iranian defense leadership eliminated

The operation began with a preemptive strike after the IDF identified several locations throughout Tehran in which senior officials of the Iranian defense establishment had gathered.

End of a dictator:

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei eliminated

Israeli source says data received by defense echelon indicates that Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamanei has been eliminated in the heart of Tehran.

Dozens of Israelis stuck in Saudi territory

Around 100,000 Israelis are stranded abroad, including dozens who whose flights rerouted to Saudi Arabia and who do not have permission to disembark.

Canada sides with U.S. and Israel against Iran

Ottawa affirms Israel's right to self-defense, stresses that Iran is a central source of terrorism and instability, and commits to continuing sanctions.

Netanyahu: Many signs indicate that Khamenei is no longer

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to media following joint US-Israel strikes on Iran.

NSC warns Israelis abroad amid Iran escalation

National Security Council calls on Israelis worldwide to increase vigilance, avoid public identification, and follow travel warnings due to heightened threats against Israeli and Jewish targets abroad following escalation with Iran.

Historic flyover:

IAF chief: We started on the right foot

IAF chief Tomer Bar praises pilots for outstanding execution of historic flyover, opening move of Operation Roaring Lion.

160,000 reservists called up

The IDF has begun a series of steps to reinforce its defensive capabilities alongside continuing attacks in Iran.

Herzog to Israel's enemies:

The people of Israel are a strong nation

Israeli President Isaac Herzog endorses joint US-Israel operation against Iran, praising the IDF and US military and expressing hope for a safer, freer Middle East.

World leaders condemn Iran attacks, call for diplomacy

Many world leaders reacted to the war with Iran. Numerous officials called for a return to diplomacy, while Gulf states condemned Iran's attacks against them.

Watch: Havdalah at Shaare Zedek's emergency shelter

In the shadow of continuous missile barrages, Shaare Zedek moves patients to underground shelters, as staff, families, and patients mark the end of the Sabbath together.

Netanyahu: Axis of evil is doomed to fall

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to Israeli public, says strikes on Iran aim to remove Ayatollahs' existential threat to Israel.

IDF spokesperson:

Iranian regime has not abandoned its plan to destroy Israel

IDF and US Armed Forces launch broad and joint campaign to thoroughly degrade the Iranian terrorist regime, remove existential threats to the State of Israel.

Petah Tikva: Private home hit by shrapnel

Seventeen-year-old boy lightly injured in missile barrage on central Israel.