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.

22.03.26
IDF

March 22, 2026

23:59

Joint IDF and Israel Police Announcement:

Throughout the evening (Sunday), IDF soldiers, Israel Border Police, and Israel Police forces were dispached following reports received regarding a violent assault, arson, and public disturbances carried out by Israeli civilians in different locations across Judea and Samaria.

Upon arrival, the forces operated to restore order and conducted searches for suspects.

As part of the forces’ activities, a suspected vehicle near the Deir al-Hatab area was inspected, in which weapons were located and confiscated.

Five Israeli civilians were apprehended by the Israel Border Patrol and transferred to the Israel Police for further questioning.

In another incident in the Yitzhar area, a number of Israeli civilians attacked Israeli security forces who operated in the area in order to restore the order. During the incident, an Israel Border Police soldier was injured, and damage was caused to a security forces’ vehicle.

As a result of these incidents, a number of Palestinian civilians were injured and evacuated to receive medical treatment.

Security forces have been deployed since the afternoon along roads and at friction points in order to maintain order and security. At the same time, they are operating with zero tolerance toward violent extremists who disrupt public order.

The IDF and Israel Police view such violence with severity and strongly condemn any form of violence that undermines security in the region.

23:58

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.

23:32

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.

23:17

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.

23:14

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.

22:59

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.

22:08

IDF: Today (Sunday), the IDF struck a crossing over the Litani River that was used by Hezbollah terrorists to maneuver from north to south of the Litani River in Lebanon.

The Hezbollah terrorist organization used this crossing to transfer thousands of weapons, rockets, and rocket launchers, which were used to carry out terror attacks from the southern Litani area against IDF soldiers and Israeli civilians.

The crossing was struck in order to prevent harm to Israeli civilians, as well as to Lebanese civilians.

In an additional wave of strikes today in the Nabatieh area in southern Lebanon, approximately 15 Hezbollah command centers were struck.

The IDF is operating decisively against the Hezbollah terrorist organization in response to its deliberate decision to attack Israel on behalf of the Iranian terror regime. The IDF acts to remove threats to civilians of the State of Israel.

Attached is a related graphic: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC22032026846984

19:48

IDF: The Chief of the General Staff Approved Plans Yesterday for Continued Operations in the Northern Command: “The operation against the Hezbollah terrorist organization has only begun - at the conclusion of the operation in Iran, Hezbollah will remain alone and isolated. The operation against Hezbollah is a prolonged one, and we are prepared for it”

The Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, approved plans yesterday (Saturday) for the advancement of targeted ground operations in Lebanon, together with the General Staff forum, division commanders, and brigade commanders operating in the northern arena. The Chief of the General Staff expressed great appreciation for the commanders for their actions and the achievements they have attained in recent weeks.

From the remarks of the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir: “Iran is our primary effort, and the northern arena is an additional central arena. They are interconnected. The Hezbollah terrorist organization is a central proxy of the Iranian terror regime and made a grave mistake when it chose to join the campaign against Israel. This decision harms both the terrorist organization and the State of Lebanon as a whole.

The message is clear: there is no safe haven for the regime and its proxies. Any threat to the civilians of the State of Israel will be met with a determined, precise, and powerful response.

In recent weeks, we have achieved significant accomplishments: we have struck more than 2,000 targets, dozens of weapons storage facilities, and struck and eliminated hundreds of terrorists. The operation against the Hezbollah terrorist organization has only begun - at the conclusion of the operation in Iran, Hezbollah will remain alone and isolated. This is a prolonged operation, and we are prepared for it.

We are now preparing to advance the targeted ground operations and strikes, according to an organized plan. We will not stop until the threat is pushed away from the border and long-term security is ensured for the residents of northern Israel. Alongside the strikes, the IDF is strengthening the forward defense posture in order to protect the residents of northern Israel.

We are prepared for a prolonged operation and will continue to operate as required — both offensively and defensively — in order to ensure the long-term security of the residents of northern Israel.”

Attached are the following:

Related video: https://bit.ly/4uIZdGn

Related photos: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC7514

18:45

IDF: The IDF is conducting a comprehensive investigation involving all relevant authorities following the fire toward Misgav Am this morning, in which an Israeli civilian was killed. The possibility that the incident involved fire originating from IDF soldiers is being examined.

The IDF extends its deep condolences to the family at this difficult time. The IDF is in ongoing contact with the Kibbutz.

18:23

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.

16:06

IDF: IDF completes wave of strikes targeting key regime capabilities: Weapons production sites and headquarters struck in Tehran

The IDF continues to deepen its operational impact on the military systems and capabilities of the Iranian terror regime.

Overnight, the Israeli Air Force, acting on IDF intelligence, completed a wide-scale wave of strikes on infrastructure belonging to the Iranian terror regime in the area of Tehran.

As part of the strikes, the IDF targeted sites used by security bodies subordinate to the Iranian regime for the production and storage of weapons. Among the sites targeted:

* An Iranian military base used for training soldiers and storing missile systems intended to target aircraft
* A weapons production and storage facility of the Ministry of Defense
* A weapons production site of the IRGC’s Air Force

In parallel, the IDF struck an additional headquarters of the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence and the emergency headquarters center of the Internal Security Forces.

The completed strikes are part of the current operational phase aimed at further degrading the core systems and foundations of the Iranian terror regime.

Attached is an illustration regarding the weapons production sites: https://bit.ly/4uQ7fgO

15:21

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.

15:04

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.

14:52

IDF: Activity of the National Search and Rescue Unit During Operation Roaring Lion

The National Search and Rescue Unit, a reserve unit of the Home Front Command, specializes in rescuing trapped individuals from disaster sites and operates at destruction sites in Israel and around the world.

As part of Operation Roaring Lion, the unit’s troops arrived at all impact sites and operated to rescue trapped individuals and clear the destroyed sites.

In parallel, the unit conducts examinations of the impact sites and carries out training exercises adapted to the evolving situation on the ground and the range of challenges, in order to maintain optimal readiness to save lives across different arenas.

Attached are the following:

Footage of the activity of the National Search and Rescue Unit: https://bit.ly/4uQ5vnM

Photos of the activity of the National Search and Rescue Unit: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/IDFANC18032026

14:38

IDF: Initial report - The IDF has begun a wave of strikes targeting infrastructure belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization in southern Lebanon.

14:12

IDF: The IDF eliminated the Commander of Special Forces in Hezbollah’s Radwan Force and two additional terrorists

Yesterday (Saturday), the Israeli Air Force struck and killed the terrorist Abu Khalil Barji, Commander of the Special Forces in Hezbollah’s Radwan Force, along with two other terrorists in the area of Majdal Selm in southern Lebanon.

Barji had served for years as a commander in the Radwan Force and recently commanded its special forces, which were responsible, among other roles, for attacking IDF troops. Alongside Barji, two additional Hezbollah terrorists were eliminated.

Additionally, last night, the IDF struck Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure in various areas across southern Lebanon.

The IDF is operating decisively against the Hezbollah terrorist organization in response to its deliberate decision to attack Israel on behalf of the Iranian terror regime. The IDF acts to remove threats to civilians of the State of Israel.

12:49

IDF: Footage from Home Front Command activity at the impact sites in central Israel

Search and rescue forces have been operating over the past hours at the sites in central Israel where reports of impact have been received, alongside the emergency services.

The public is requested to avoid gathering in these areas.

Home Front Command calls on the public to continue following life-saving instructions and to act accordingly upon receiving alerts.

Attached is footage from Home Front Command activity at the impact site in central Israel: https://bit.ly/4rR7oNX

Attached are photos from Home Front Command activity at the impact site: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC220320269208652433

12:16

IDF: The Israeli Air Force and soldiers of the 91st Division eliminated nine Hezbollah terrorists during operations in southern Lebanon

IDF soldiers continue targeted ground activity aimed at enhancing the forward defense area in southern Lebanon.

Last night (Saturday), several armed terrorists were identified approaching the area in which IDF soldiers were operating in southern Lebanon. In response, ground forces engaged to remove the threat, while the Israeli Air Force, directed by the ground troops, struck the terrorists and eliminated them. 

No IDF injuries were reported. 

The IDF is operating decisively against the Hezbollah terrorist organization in response to its deliberate decision to attack Israel on behalf of the Iranian terror regime. The IDF operates to remove threats to the civilians of the State of Israel.

11:59

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.

11:50

Joint IDF and ISA Announcement: 

 The IDF and ISA eliminated a senior terrorist in Hamas’ financial array in Lebanon

This week, the IDF, acting on ISA intelligence, conducted a targeted strike and eliminated the terrorist Walid Muhammad Dib in Lebanon, who served as a senior official in Hamas’ financial network who operated to fund the terrorist organization’s military activities in Lebanon.

As part of his role, Dib was responsible for transferring funds to the different departments of Hamas in Judea and Samaria, in Lebanon, and in additional countries. Moreover, Dib was responsible for recruiting operatives and directing terrorist activity from Syria and Lebanon.

His elimination adds to a series of strikes carried out against the funding sources of terrorist organizations since the beginning of Operation Roaring Lion.

The IDF and ISA will continue to operate with determination against the terrorist organizations in Lebanon, and will remove threats posed to the civilians of the State of Israel.

11:39

IDF: Home Front Command Search and Rescue forces are on their way to the impact sites in central Israel. The public is requested to avoid gathering in these areas.

The Home Front Command calls on the public to continue following the guidelines.

11:09

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.

10:08

IDF: Footage from Home Front Command activity at the impact site in Arad

Attached is a video statement from the Chief of Staff of the Home Front Command, Brigadier General Elad Edri, on the subject: https://bit.ly/4rQYuQx

Attached are related photos: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC220326120129484

09:17

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.

08:31

IDF: A short while ago, a launch from Lebanon toward a community along the northern border was identified.  There is damage and there are wounded. 
The incident is under review.

08:11

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.

07:47

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.

07:42

IDF: The 36th Division continues targeted ground operations toward key objectives in southern Lebanon

IDF troops are continuing in precise operations in southern Lebanon. During operational activities, IDF soldiers conducted targeted raids on several Hezbollah military structures and located large quantities of weapons.

In addition, IDF soldiers eliminated more than ten Hezbollah terrorists who posed an immediate threat to our forces.

In parallel, additional IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon located a structure used as a gathering point for Hezbollah terrorists. During operations, numerous weapons were found in the area, including rockets, firearms, and magazines used by the terrorist organization’s operatives to advance and carry out terrorist attacks against IDF soldiers and the State of Israel.

The IDF is operating decisively against the Hezbollah terrorist organization in response to its deliberate decision to attack Israel on behalf of the Iranian terror regime. The IDF acts to remove threats to civilians of the State of Israel.

Attached is a related photo of weapons IDF troops located: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/IDFANC2203269786543

07:26

IDF: Home Front Command Search and Rescue forces are on their way to the impact sites in central Israel. The public is requested to avoid gathering in these areas.

The Home Front Command calls on the public to continue following the guidelines.

07:02

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.

02:43

IDF: Initial report- The IDF is currently conducting strikes on  Iranian terror regime targets in the heart of Tehran.

01:30

IDF: Update to Home Front Command Defensive Guidelines

Following a situational assessment conducted by the Home Front Command, it was decided to update the defensive policy guidelines:

Areas affected: Lachish, Western Lachish, Western Negev, Central Negev, Southern Negev, and the Dead Sea area — transition to limited activity.

Guidelines:

Educational activities – Not permitted
 Gatherings– Permitted up to 50 people, provided a standard protected space can be reached in time
 Workplaces – Operations are permitted only in locations where a standard protected space can be reached in time

The policy is in effect from Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 06:00 until Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 20:00.

00:32

IDF: Search and rescue forces of the Home Front Command are operating at the impact site in Arad

The Commander of the Home Front Command, Major General Shai Klapper and the Home Front Command search and rescue forces have been operating in recent hours at sites where reports of impacts were received in southern Israel. 

Home Front Command calls on the public to continue following life-saving instructions and to act accordingly upon receiving alerts.

Attached are photos of Commander of the home front command, Major General Shai Klapper at the impact site: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/IDFANC21032608976543

Attached is footage of Commander of the Home Front Command, Major General Shai Klapper at the impact site in Arad: https://bit.ly/4lHhBeJ

Attached are photos of home front command forces at the impact site in Arad: 
https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/IDFANC22032698765432

Attached is footage of home front command forces at the impact site in Arad: https://bit.ly/4sY1RWO

Attached is footage of the national search and rescue forces on the way to the impact sites: https://bit.ly/47gzJGl