Iran-Israel War 2026 - Live Updates
🇮🇱 🤝 🇺🇸 OPERATION ROARING LION: The IDF and the U.S Armed Forces have launched a broad & joint operation to thoroughly degrade the Iranian terrorist regime and to remove existential threats to Israel over time.
The Iranian regime has not abandoned its plan to destroy Israel. The regime has continued financing, training, and arming its proxies positioned on Israel’s borders. These actions constitute an existential threat to Israel and pose a danger to the Middle East and the world as a whole.
This page provides real-time updates on the operations of Israel in Iran.
Official statements and on-the-ground reports will be published as events unfold.
April 4, 2026
20:46
IDF: Following the situational assessment, the Home Front Command has announced that it is now permitted to leave protected spaces in all areas of the country.
The public is requested to continue to follow the Home Front Command instructions.
20:34
IDF: In Mahshahr Iran: The IDF struck the petrochemical complex responsible for the production of chemical materials used for weapons
Earlier today (Saturday), the Israeli Air Force, acting on IDF intelligence, struck infrastructure at a petrochemical complex in Mahshahr, in southwestern Iran, responsible for producing and exporting chemical materials to the regime’s armed forces.
As part of the strikes, the IDF targeted a site housing one of two central facilities used to produce materials for explosives, ballistic missile, and additional weaponry. The site is one of the primary locations where a critical component for ballistic missiles is produced.
The damage to this infrastructure is expected to disrupt the regime’s ability to use the materials produced at the facility for manufacturing various types of weapons intended to target the State of Israel.
The completed strike is part of the ongoing phase aimed at deepening the damage to the core systems and foundations of the Iranian terror regime.
Attached is a related graphic: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/IDFANC0404268976543
20:33
IDF: Initial report - The IDF has identified the launch of a missile from Yemen toward Israeli territory, aerial defense systems are operating to intercept the threat.
The public is requested to follow the Home Front Command’s defensive guidelines.
20:17
IDF: The IDF completed simultaneous waves of strikes across Iran and Lebanon: More than 200 targets belonging to the Iranian terror regime and the Hezbollah terrorist organization were struck.
The IDF continued to conduct strikes throughout the weekend simultaneously in Iran and Lebanon.
Over the weekend, the Israeli Air Force, guided by IDF Intelligence, struck more than 200 Iranian terror regime infrastructure targets across various regions in Iran, as well as Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure throughout Lebanon.
In Iran, dozens of targets belonging to the Iranian regime were struck, including:
• A central Islamic IRGC site where a variety of weapons were stored, including ballistic missile launchers
• Sites for the production, storage, and development of ballistic missiles intended to target aircraft
• Air defense systems of the Iranian terror regime
In Lebanon, more than 140 Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure targets were struck over the weekend.
The IDF struck a Hezbollah terrorist training site, weapons storage facilities, launch sites, headquarters of the Radwan Force, and additional Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure in Beirut and across Lebanon.
In parallel, IDF troops continue to operate in southern Lebanon, enhancing targeted ground operations and eliminating terrorists.
Troops of the 91st Division located large quantities of weapons, including Kalashnikov rifles, RPGs, and grenades. Over the past week, the division’s troops eliminated more than 35 Hezbollah terrorists in airstrikes and face-to-face combat.
Troops of the 146th Division eliminated several Hezbollah terrorists in close-quarters engagements, including terrorists armed with RPGs, as well as additional terrorists in separate encounters. The forces also located various types of weapons and underground tunnel shafts.
Additionally, troops of the 36th Division continued to deepen operational activity, striking Hezbollah terrorists and infrastructure. Over the past day, artillery batteries of the 282nd Brigade operating in southern Lebanon fired more than 400 shells toward Hezbollah terrorist targets.
In addition, the 215th Fire Brigade, under the command of the 162nd Division, struck a headquarters containing several UAVs. The headquarters was used by the Hezbollah terrorist organization to launch unmanned aerial vehicles toward IDF forces and the State of Israel. In a focused operational activity, additional weapons and combat equipment were located, including firearms, vests, and magazines.
The IDF will continue to deepen its operations against the Iranian terror regime and the Hezbollah terrorist organization in parallel, in order to remove threats to civilians of the State of Israel.
19:59
IDF: Following the situational assessment, the Home Front Command defensive guidelines remain unchanged and in effect until Monday, April 6, 2026, at 20:00.
Attached is a related graphic: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/IDFANC04042609876543
19:44
IDF: Attached is an IDF announcement regarding the name of a fallen soldier whose family has been notified: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC310320260298742365667690876
In the incident Sergeant First Class Guy Ludar fell, an additional soldier was severely injured.
Additionally, attached is a link to the IDF website, where updates on fallen soldiers are published: https://www.idf.il/59780
19:41
IDF: Following the situational assessment, the Home Front Command has announced that it is now permitted to leave protected spaces in all areas of the country.
The public is requested to continue to follow the Home Front Command instructions.
19:25
IDF: A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel.
Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat.
In the past few minutes, the Home Front Command has sent a precautionary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas.
The public is asked to act responsibly and follow the instructions—they save lives.
Upon receiving an alert, the public is instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice.
Leaving a protected space is permitted only after receiving explicit instructions. The public is requested to continue acting in accordance with the Home Front Command’s guidelines.
18:43
IDF: Following the situational assessment, the Home Front Command has announced that it is now permitted to leave protected spaces in all areas of the country.
The public is requested to continue to follow the Home Front Command instructions.
18:28
IDF: A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel.
Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat.
In the past few minutes, the Home Front Command has sent a precautionary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas.
The public is asked to act responsibly and follow the instructions—they save lives.
Upon receiving an alert, the public is instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice.
Leaving a protected space is permitted only after receiving explicit instructions. The public is requested to continue acting in accordance with the Home Front Command’s guidelines.
18:01
IDF: Following the situational assessment, the Home Front Command has announced that it is now permitted to leave protected spaces in all areas of the country.
The public is requested to continue to follow the Home Front Command instructions.
17:44
IDF: A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel.
Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat.
In the past few minutes, the Home Front Command has sent a precautionary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas.
The public is asked to act responsibly and follow the instructions—they save lives.
Upon receiving an alert, the public is instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice.
Leaving a protected space is permitted only after receiving explicit instructions. The public is requested to continue acting in accordance with the Home Front Command’s guidelines.
16:20
IDF: A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel.
Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat.
In the past few minutes, the Home Front Command has sent a precautionary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas.
The public is asked to act responsibly and follow the instructions—they save lives.
Upon receiving an alert, the public is instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice.
Leaving a protected space is permitted only after receiving explicit instructions. The public is requested to continue acting in accordance with the Home Front Command’s guidelines.
15:40
IDF: Raw footage: The Israeli Air Force dismantled a truck used as a mobile ballistic missile launcher in Tabriz, Iran
The Israeli Air Force continues to strike the Iranian regime's firepower arrays with the aim of reducing the scope of fire toward the citizens of Israel.
Yesterday (Friday), the IDF conducted a precise strike targeting a truck that was being used as a mobile ballistic missile launcher in the Tabriz area.
The strike dismantled the launcher and thwarted missile-firing plans toward the State of Israel from western Iran.
Attached is footage from the strike on the launcher: https://bit.ly/47D6my3
15:09
IDF: Home Front Command search and rescue forces are currently operating at a site in central Israel where reports of impact have been received. The public is requested to avoid gathering in these areas.
The public is requested to continue to follow the Home Front Command instructions.
15:07
IDF: Following the situational assessment, the Home Front Command has announced that it is now permitted to leave protected spaces in all areas of the country.
The public is requested to continue to follow the Home Front Command instructions.
14:51
IDF: A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel.
Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat.
In the past few minutes, the Home Front Command has sent a precautionary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas.
The public is asked to act responsibly and follow the instructions—they save lives.
Upon receiving an alert, the public is instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice.
Leaving a protected space is permitted only after receiving explicit instructions. The public is requested to continue acting in accordance with the Home Front Command’s guidelines.
13:51
IDF: The IDF completed an additional wave of strikes targeting command centers belonging to the Quds Force Lebanon corps in Beirut
Yesterday (Friday), the IDF completed a wave of strikes targeting terror infrastructure sites across Lebanon.
The IDF struck a command center belonging to the Quds Force’s Lebanon Corps. The Lebanon Corps serves as a liaison between Hezbollah and the Iranian terror regime and supports Hezbollah’s force buildup and military entrenchment.
In addition, The IDF struck two headquarters of the PIJ terror organization, which were utilized by the organization’s senior officials for decision-making and coordination with Hezbollah.
Likewise, the Israeli Navy struck a Hezbollah observation post.
12:59
IDF: A short while ago the IDF completed a wave of strikes on Iranian terror regime targets in Tehran.
12:09
IDF: Home Front Command search and rescue forces are currently operating at a site in central Israel where reports of impact have been received. The public is requested to avoid gathering in these areas.
The public is requested to continue to follow the Home Front Command instructions.
12:01
IDF: Following the situational assessment, the Home Front Command has announced that it is now permitted to leave protected spaces in all areas of the country.
The public is requested to continue to follow the Home Front Command instructions.
11:45
IDF: A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel.
Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat.
In the past few minutes, the Home Front Command has sent a precautionary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas.
The public is asked to act responsibly and follow the instructions—they save lives.
Upon receiving an alert, the public is instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice.
Leaving a protected space is permitted only after receiving explicit instructions. The public is requested to continue acting in accordance with the Home Front Command’s guidelines.
08:48
IDF: The IDF struck key infrastructure sites across Tehran
Yesterday (Friday), the Israeli Air Force, acting on IDF Intelligence, completed a wave of strikes against Iranian terror regime infrastructure sites across Tehran.
In the strikes, the IDF struck regime aerial defense sites, including an IRGC aerial defense site where missiles intended to target aircraft were stored.
In addition, the IDF struck a military site responsible for safeguarding the regime’s weapons research and development facilities.
Simultaneously, the IDF struck a site where ballistic missiles were stored, along with additional weapons production, research and development sites.
These completed strikes are part of the ongoing phase of increasing damage to the Iranian terror regime’s core systems and foundations.
Attached is a related illustration: https://bit.ly/4maUrO0
03:27
IDF: Initial report - The IDF has begun striking Hezbollah infrastructure sites in Beirut.
02:13
IDF: Following the situational assessment, the Home Front Command has announced that it is now permitted to leave protected spaces in all areas of the country.
Search and rescue forces, both reserve and regular forces, are on their way to sites in central Israel where reports of impact have been received. The public is requested to avoid gathering in these areas.
The public is requested to continue to follow the Home Front Command instructions.
01:55
IDF: A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel.
Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat.
In the past few minutes, the Home Front Command has sent a precautionary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas.
The public is asked to act responsibly and follow the instructions—they save lives.
Upon receiving an alert, the public is instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice.
Leaving a protected space is permitted only after receiving explicit instructions. The public is requested to continue acting in accordance with the Home Front Command’s guidelines.
01:46
IDF: Following the situational assessment, the Home Front Command has announced that it is now permitted to leave protected spaces in all areas of the country.
The public is requested to continue to follow the Home Front Command instructions.
01:26
IDF: A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel.
Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat.
In the past few minutes, the Home Front Command has sent a precautionary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas.
The public is asked to act responsibly and follow the instructions—they save lives.
Upon receiving an alert, the public is instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice.
Leaving a protected space is permitted only after receiving explicit instructions. The public is requested to continue acting in accordance with the Home Front Command’s guidelines.
12:25
IDF: Earlier this evening (Friday), several rockets were launched toward northern Israel. No injuries were reported.
A short while afterward, the IDF struck and dismantled the launcher from which the rockets had been launched in Lebanon.
The IDF will act to remove threats to the residents of the State of Israel and will continue to operate with determination against the Hezbollah terrorist organization.
Attached is footage of the strike on the rocket launcher: https://bit.ly/4vsBMSb