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.
March 26, 2026
23:52
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.
22:54
IDF: The IDF is intensifying its strikes on the Iranian terror regime’s weapons production industries – more than 1,000 production-related targets have been struck so far.
Since the beginning of Operation Roaring Lion, the Israeli Air Force, the Intelligence Directorate, and the Operations Directorate have been leading an ongoing effort to deteriorate the Iranian regime’s weapons production capabilities.
This effort includes the systematic targeting of production lines, with the aim of degrading the regime’s manufacturing, development, and research capabilities across its military industries.
For years, the Iranian regime has developed an extensive network for the production and research of various weapons systems—primarily ballistic missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles, aerial defense systems, satellites, naval weaponry, and additional capabilities.
Iranian development is carried out in cooperation with private companies operating in coordination with the regime’s security apparatus, led by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Many of the weapons produced in Iran are transferred to terrorist proxies across the Middle East and then used, by the Iranian regime and its proxies, to target the State of Israel, the region, and the entire world.
Attached are the following:
Attached is a 3D illustration of an Iranian aerial defense system production site: https://bit.ly/4tcvh3L
Attached is an illustration of the weapon production targets struck during Operation Roaring Lion: https://bit.ly/4lQ78gU
Attached is footage of a ballistic missile production site following Israeli Air Force strikes: https://bit.ly/40WdDFw
Attached is photo circulated on social media of a satellite launcher production site in Iran: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC03/2619830
Attached is a graphic presenting the weapon production targets struck during Operation Roaring Lion: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC032620267890
Attached is a graphic of an Iranian aerial defense system production site following Israeli Air Force strikes: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC03262026123456789
22:38
IDF: Earlier today (Thursday), Israeli security forces were dispached to the area of Harmala, following a report of a confrontation between Israeli civilians and Palestinians.
Overnight, an illegal outpost was established in private Palestinian property, which was immediately evacuated earlier today. Later, it was illegally reestablished.
During the confrontation, an Israeli civilian shot toward a gathering in the area. As a result of the shooting, an eastern Jerusalem civilian was killed, and three others were injured. The Israel Police have opened an investigation regarding the incident.
Upon the forces' arrival, they worked to disperse the confrontation, and evacuated the injured individuals to receive medical treatment.
21:21
Joint IDF and ISA announcement:
According to the findings of the investigative team established following the death of Yehuda Shmuel Sherman in the area of Beit Imrin, comprising of the ISA, Israel Police, and the IDF, it appears to be increasingly likely that this was a deliberate ramming of the victim’s vehicle.
On Saturday afternoon, an initial report was received regarding a Palestinian vehicle that struck an Israeli vehicle near the area of Homesh. IDF and Israel Police forces were dispatched to the scene. Two Israelis were evacuated from the scene, and shortly thereafter, one of them was pronounced dead.
Immediately upon receiving the report, officers from the Ariel station in the Samaria district, forensic investigators, and traffic accident investigators from the Judea and Samaria District, together with IDF and ISA forces, began collecting initial findings and investigating the circumstances of the incident.
Shortly thereafter, due to various findings that increased the suspicion that this was not a traffic accident, the investigation was transferred to the responsibility of the ISA and the Central Unit investigators of the Judea and Samaria District.
During his interrogation, the suspect confessed to the offenses attributed to him. The investigation is ongoing.
The IDF, ISA, and Israel Police join in the family’s grief.
20:41
Attached is an IDF announcement regarding the name of a fallen soldier whose family has been notified: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC260320266849843
During the incident in which Sergeant Aviaad Elchanan Volansky fell, two IDF officers and two IDF soldiers of the 77th Battalion, 7th Brigade, were lightly injured. The soldiers were evacuated to receive medical treatment at the hospital, and their families have been notified.
Additionally, attached is a link to the IDF website, where updates on fallen soldiers are published: https://www.idf.il/59780
19:59
IDF: Following the situational assessment, the Home Front Command defensive guidelines remain unchanged and in effect until Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 20:00.
Attached is a related graphic: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC260320261423
19:54
IDF: Footage from Home Front Command activity at the impact sites over the recent hours
Attached is footage from Home Front Command forces' activities: https://bit.ly/4rSAAEB
Attached are related photos: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC26060261423
19:51
IDF: In the last 24 hours: The Israeli Air Force completed more than 20 strike flyovers targeting dozens of Iranian terror regime launching sites
Over the past day, in more than 20 strike flyovers, the Israeli Air Force struck dozens of Iranian terror regime infrastructure sites in western Iran.
As part of the flyovers, the IDF struck in Kermanshah and Dezful, targeting weapons storage and launching sites intended for ballistic missiles and aerial defense systems. Additionally, Iranian terror regime operatives, located within the sites, were eliminated.
The IDF continues to operate relentlessly against the regime’s ballistic missile array, with the aim of reducing the scope of fire directed at Israeli civilians.
Attached is footage from strikes carried out recently in western and central Iran: https://bit.ly/4lTFsHV
19:32
IDF: The IDF eliminated a senior commander in Hezbollah’s anti-tank array who commanded anti-tank fire toward northern Israeli communities over the past two years
Yesterday (Wednesday), the Israeli Air Force struck and eliminated Hassan Mohammad Bashir, a senior commander in Hezbollah’s anti-tank array in the Hajir area.
As part of his position, Bashir advanced hundreds of terror attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians. In addition, Bashir commanded several terrorist cells that carried out continuous anti-tank fire toward northern Israel.
In recent months, Bashir had begun integrating into the anti-tank array north of the Litani River and has since been involved in training numerous terrorists.
Bashir’s elimination undermines Hezbollah’s capabilities to continue advancing terrorist attack plans against Israeli civilians and IDF troops.
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.
19:10
IDF: More than 200 strikes against terrorist cells and Hezbollah’s terror infrastructure. WATCH: Footage from the targeted operations of Brigade 226 in southern Lebanon
Brigade 226, under the command of the 146th Division, is conducting targeted operations in Southern Lebanon as part of the forward defensive posture.
The soldiers have carried out over 200 strikes, eliminated multiple terrorist cells, and dismantled dozens of terrorist structures, including weapons storage facilities and buildings used by the Hezbollah terrorist organization.
The IDF will continue to operate with determination against the Hezbollah terrorist organization, which deliberately chose to attack Israel and operate on behalf of the Iranian terror regime. The IDF not allow harm to Israeli civilians.
Attached is footage of the targeted operations of Brigade 226 in Southern Lebanon: https://bit.ly/4bPA6cn
Attached is footage of the dismantling of Hezbollah terror infrastructure in Southern Lebanon: https://bit.ly/4d5J87f
Attached are images from the operations of Brigade 226 in Southern Lebanon: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/IDFANC190320262
18:01
IDF: The IDF has dismantled weapons production sites across Tehran and central Iran
Over the past day, more than 60 Israeli Air Force fighter jets, acting on IDF intelligence, completed several waves of strikes, during which more than 150 munitions were used for dismantling key weapons production sites across Tehran and central Iran.
Yesterday (Wednesday), as part of the waves of strikes, the IDF struck additional sites at the Iranian regime’s main facility for missiles and defense systems production in Parchin.
Among the sites targeted:
* A defense systems production facility. The systems developed over the years at the facility have been deployed across various sites of the regime’s ballistic missile array.
* A factory for casting and filling warheads with explosive materials.
* A site for mixing and casting engines for the development of ballistic missiles.
* A site for manufacturing critical components used in the development processes of solid-fuel ballistic missiles.
Overnight (Thursday), additional waves of strikes were completed in various areas in central Iran, during which the following were targeted:
* A production site belonging to the ‘Quds Force’ unit in Isfahan.
* A military industry fort the production of defense systems in Isfahan.
* Weapons production sites.
The weapons and defense systems developed at the targeted sites were used by the Iranian regime and its terrorist proxies, foremost among them Hezbollah and the Houthis.
The IDF will continue to expand its operations against the Iranian regime’s production infrastructure in order to disrupt its ability to manufacture weapons that were developed over the years.
Attached are the following:
An illustration of the struck sites: https://bit.ly/4uSlgKB
A graphic regarding the production sites before and after the strikes: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/IDFANC5603202
17:43
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.
17:30
IDF: IDF troops of the 162nd Division have joined the targeted ground operations in southern Lebanon
In recent days, IDF troops of the 162nd Division have begun targeted ground activities against additional targets in southern Lebanon, alongside the 91st, and 36th Divisions.
After two years of combat in the Gaza Strip, and following the completion of preparations for the next assignment on the Northern Front, the 162nd Division will now operate in key areas in southern Lebanon with the aim of enhancing the forward defensive posture. This comes alongside the continued forward defense mission to thwart direct threats and ensure an additional layer of security for residents of northern Israel.
Prior to the troops’ entrance, the IDF struck numerous targets in the area using artillery and Israeli Air Force aircraft.
The IDF will continue to operate with determination against the Hezbollah terrorist organization, which chose to join the attack on Israel and operate on behalf of the Iranian regime, and will not allow harm to Israeli civilians.
17:19
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.
17:02
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.
17:01
IDF: Initial report - The IDF is currently striking Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon.
16:25
IDF: Search and rescue forces, both reserve and regular forces, are currently operating at the site in northern 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.
15:01
IDF: Over 30 Terrorists Eliminated, infrastructure dismantled, and weapons located: IDF targeted activity in southern Lebanon
IDF soldiers continue their forward defense activity to maintain a forward defensive posture in order to defend the residents of northern Israel.
In recent days, IDF troops have eliminated over 30 Hezbollah terrorists, including approximately 10 terrorists from the Radwan Force. The terrorists were eliminated in various brigade activities involving Israeli Air Force strikes, tank fire, snipers activity, and drones.
In one operation, IDF troops identified several Hezbollah terrorists operating within a building. Minutes after identification, the troops struck the building and eliminated the terrorists.
Additionally, the troops dismantled dozens of Hezbollah infrastructure sites and stockpiles of weapons.
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 any threat to the civilians of the State of Israel.
Attached is footage from the identification of the Hezbollah terrorists: https://bit.ly/4sGkVcK
Attached is footage of the identification of an armed terrorist in southern Lebanon: https://bit.ly/4uTWJov
14:39
IDF: The IDF eliminated the senior leadership of the IRGC Navy
Overnight, the Israeli Air Force, acting on precise IDF and Navy intelligence, conducted a precise strike in Bandar Abbas in which Alireza Tangsiri, who had served as the commander of the IRGC Navy over the past eight years was eliminated.
Tangsiri served in several key positions within the IRGC Navy, during which he oversaw the regime’s activities and coordinated efforts between the Iranian military forces in the Persian Gulf area. Over the years, Tangsiri was responsible for attacks on oil tankers and commercial vessels and personally threatened the freedom of navigation and trade in the Strait of Hormuz and the international maritime domain.
Throughout Operation Roaring Lion, Tangsiri led efforts to close the Strait of Hormuz and advanced terror attacks in the maritime domain, one of the primary figures responsible for disrupting the global economy.
Additionally, Tangsiri had been subject to numerous international sanctions due to his direct involvement in carrying out terror attacks against vessels in international waters and in the transfer of air defense systems and UAVs to Russia and Syria.
Alongside Tangsiri, the IDF eliminated the Head of the IRGC Navy Intelligence Directorate, Behnam Rezaei.
Rezaei served as the Head of the IRGC Navy Intelligence Directorate for a number of years and constituted a central knowledge authority in maritime intelligence. As part of his role, Rezaei was responsible for intelligence collection on regional countries and led cooperation with various intelligence organizations.
The elimination of the IRGC Navy senior leadership adds to the list of dozens of Iranian regime commanders who have been eliminated, and constitutes an additional significant blow to the command-and-control arrays of the IRGC and its abilities to orchestrate terror activities in the maritime domain against countries in the region.
The IDF will continue to operate with determination against commanders of the Iranian regime wherever required.
Attached are the following:
A graphic regarding the elimination of Alireza Tangsiri, the Commander of the IRGC Navy: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/IDFANC560320268342
A graphic regarding the elimination of the IRGC Navy senior command: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/IDFANC5603202689645
14:00
IDF: Footage of Home Front Command troops operating over the past hours
Attached is footage of the Home Front Command activities: https://bit.ly/3PJTAHM
Attached are related photos: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/IDFANC5603201
13:18
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.
11:13
IDF: Dismantling Terror Infrastructure, Locating Weapons, and Elimination of Terrorists from Ground and Air: Footage of the 91st Division’s Troops in a Targeted Ground Operation in Southern Lebanon
Troops of the 91st Division continue targeted ground operations to enhance the forward defense area in southern Lebanon.
So far, the division’s troops have dismantled over 350 Hezbollah terror infrastructure targets and eliminated over 330 terrorists, including dozens of operatives from the Radwan Force unit. In addition, numerous weapons and military equipment were located in the area, including night vision devices, military vests, missile launchers, RPG rockets, magazines, Kalashnikov rifles, and a machine gun to plan and carry out terrorist attacks against IDF troops and the State of Israel.
The IDF will continue to operate with determination against Hezbollah, which chose to join the attacks on Israel and operate on behalf of the Iranian terror regime, and will not allow harm to the residents of Israel.
Attached are the following:
Footage of the 91st Division’s activity in southern Lebanon: https://bit.ly/4bM2dca
Footage of the weapons located in southern Lebanon: https://bit.ly/4tcBPQ1
Photos of the weapons located in southern Lebanon: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/IDFANC190320261
Photos from the targeted operation of 91st Division troops in southern Lebanon: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/IDFANC25032026
10:53
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.
10:33
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.
09:34
Attached is an IDF announcement regarding the name of a fallen soldier whose family has been notified: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC26032026684984
Additionally, attached is a link to the IDF website, where updates on fallen soldiers are published: https://www.idf.il/59780
09:27
IDF: Search and rescue forces are on their way to the site in central Israel where reports of impacts 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.
08:55
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.
08:40
IDF: Search and rescue forces are on their way to the site in central Israel where reports of impacts 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.
08:19
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.
07:49
IDF: Search and rescue forces are on their way to the site in central Israel where reports of impacts 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.
07:11
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.
06:49
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.
05:56
IDF: Yesterday (Wednesday), an IDF soldier was severely injured as a result of mortar fire that was launched toward IDF troops in Lebanon.
The soldier was evacuated to a hospital for medical treatment. His family has been notified.
04:28
IDF: The IDF completed a wave of strikes in Isfahan
A short while ago, the IDF completed a wide-scale wave of strikes targeting infrastructure of the Iranian terror regime in several areas in Iran. Further details to follow.