Real Time Updates - Operation Roaring Lion

🇮🇱 🤝 🇺🇸 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.

14.03.26
IDF

March 14, 2026

21:25

IDF: “We will strike the enemy with determination in order to push the threat away from our communities”; the 7th Brigade Combat Team Conducts Targeted Raids in Southern Lebanon

As part of efforts to strengthen the defense of the residents of northern Israel, forces from the 7th Brigade Combat Team, under the command of the 36th Division, conducted targeted raids in southern Lebanon over the past week to dismantle terrorist infrastructure and eliminate Hezbollah terrorists.

So far, the 7th Brigade Combat Team eliminated dozens of terrorists and dismantled dozens of terrorist infrastructure sites, including a weapons depot, a command center, and observation posts belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization.

At the same time, the Northern Command continues preparations to deploy additional troops in the coming week, in accordance with the Chief of the General Staff’s directive.

In addition, troops from the Golani Brigade have completed their deployment, and following a period of recuperation, the Brigade is prepared for orders, in accordance with the situational assessment.

The activity of IDF troops in southern Lebanon, as part of a forward defense posture, constitutes an additional layer of protection for the residents of northern Israel. The IDF will continue to operate with force against the Hezbollah terrorist organization while also striking the Iranian terror regime and its proxies.

Attached are the following:

Recording of the command given by the Commander of the 7th Brigade Combat Team, COL S.: https://bit.ly/3N3OQMt

Footage from the activity of the 7th Brigade Combat Team in Lebanon: https://bit.ly/3P4PoSR

Photo of weapons located in the area:
https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/IDFANC140320263

Additional photos from the activity of the 7th Brigade Combat Team in Lebanon:
https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/IDFANC140320264

20:45

IDF: Earlier today (Saturday), as part of the IDF’s activity to clear the area of terrorists and terrorist infrastructure, IDF troops identified an armed terrorist in the Rafah area. The terrorist opened fire at IDF troops, who responded with fire and eliminated the terrorist. No IDF injuries were reported.

In addition, yesterday (Friday), the IDF struck and eliminated two armed Hamas terrorists in the southern Gaza Strip who posed a threat to IDF forces.

IDF troops in the Southern Command remain deployed in accordance with the ceasefire agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat.

Attached is footage from the aerial identification of the armed terrorists: https://bit.ly/3PatU6X

Attached is a photo of the weapon used by the eliminated terrorist: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC1403202665684

19:33

IDF: IDF Chief of the General Staff at the Technology and Logistics Directorate: “From here, I can once again recognize the cooperation with the U.S. Armed Forces — I convey my deepest condolences for the six lives lost. Our partners in the United States are doing unprecedented work in this historic operation”

Yesterday (Friday), the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, visited a logistics center established by the Technology and Logistics Directorate in central Israel, together with the Head of the Technology and Logistics Directorate, MG Rami Abudraham, and additional commanders.

During the visit, he conducted a situational assessment with the directorate’s commanders, who briefed him on the logistical support effort for Operation ״Roaring Lion״.

From the remarks of the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir: ״From here, I can once again recognize the cooperation with the U.S. Armed Forces — I convey my deepest condolences for the six lives lost. Our partners in the United States are doing unprecedented work in this historic operation.

We have been in an existential war for over two years. People of the Technology and Logistics Directorate, you are providing the infrastructure for conducting this war and for the IDF’s achievements within it. Every one of you is a significant part of our achievements. I deeply appreciate your hard work around the clock. I trust you”.

Attached are the following:

Video on the subject: https://bit.ly/4sKwvD8

Photos on the subject: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC2938

19:26

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.

19:08

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.

19:01

IDF: Update: Changes to the Home Front Command Defensive Guidelines

Starting Monday, March 16, 2026, at 06:00, new defensive guidelines with differential guidelines depending on the region.
Until that time, the current defensive guidelines will remain unchanged.

Policy details and guidelines that will take effect on Monday, March 16, 2026, at 06:00:

Guideline areas:
Beit She’an Valley, the Jordan Valley, Samaria, Judea, the Dead Sea area, Western Lachish, the Gaza Envelope, Western Negev, Southern Negev, and the Arava — Moving from “Limited Activity” to “Partial Activity”.

Guidelines for the above areas:

* Educational activities: Permitted at locations where it is possible to reach a standard protected space within the required protection time.
* Gatherings: Up to 50 people outdoors and 100 people indoors, provided it is possible to reach a standard protected space within the required protection time.
* Workplaces: Work activities are permitted in locations where it is possible to reach a standard protected space within the required protection time.

18:03

IDF: In a precise strike in Tehran: The IDF eliminated senior intelligence officials of the “Khatam al-Anbiya” Emergency Command

Yesterday (Friday), the Israeli Air Force, acting on precise IDF intelligence, carried out a targeted strike in Tehran and eliminated Abdollah Jalali-Nasab and Amir Shariat, senior officials in the Intelligence Directorate of the “Khatam al-Anbiya” Emergency Command, which is directly subordinate to the leader of the Iranian terror regime.

Following the elimination of the head of the Intelligence Directorate, Saleh Asadi, during the opening blow of Operation Roaring Lion, Jalali and Shariat were appointed to replace them. The two senior intelligence commanders were key figures in the Iranian intelligence community.
In addition, both were close to the leadership of the Iranian terrorist regime.

The intelligence branch of the “Khatam al-Anbiya” Emergency Command is responsible for analyzing intelligence. The intelligence is presented to senior officials in Iran’s security system during frequent situational assessments, on the basis of which the war against the State of Israel is conducted.

Their elimination adds to dozens of senior commanders of the terrorist regime who have been eliminated during the course of Operation Roaring Lion and constitutes another significant blow to the regime’s command-and-control structures and its ability to manage the fighting in a coordinated manner.

The IDF will continue to act with determination against commanders of the Iranian terrorist regime wherever necessary.

Attached is a related infographic: 

https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC1403202668489

17:33

IDF: Since the start of Operation Roaring Lion, approximately 400 waves of strikes have been carried out in western and central Iran, with an emphasis on striking the Iranian regime’s fire systems and defense networks

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

Over the past day, Israeli Air Force fighter jets, acting on IDF intelligence, struck more than 200 Iranian terror regime infrastructure sites in western and central Iran.

The IDF struck dozens of ballistic launchers, some of which were loaded and ready to be launched toward Israeli territory. In addition, air defense systems, launching sites, and weapons storage sites were struck.

Today, the Israeli Air Force completed its 400th wave of strikes in western and central Iran.

Since the start of Operation Roaring Lion, the Israeli Air Force has completed approximately 400 waves of strikes, focusing on the dismantling of infrastructure and targeting operatives of the fire, defense, and production units in western Iran, in order to reduce missile fire toward Israeli territory.

17:26

IDF: Reserve and active duty soldiers of the Home Front Command are conducting situational assessments where reports of fallen projectiles were received.

Attached are related photos: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC1403202629847534

17:14

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.

16:52

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 are operating in several locations in central Israel where reports of fallen projectiles were received. 
The public is requested to continue to follow the instructions of the Home Front Command.

16:26

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.

15:45

IDF: The IDF eliminated an additional commander in the Palestine Corps of the Quds Force

Earlier this week (Thursday), the Israeli Air Force, acting on IDF intelligence, struck and eliminated Hisham Abd al-Karim Yassin, a key commander in the communications unit of the Hezbollah terrorist organization and in the Palestine Corps of the Iranian Quds Force.

The communications system serves as a command responsible for maintaining communication continuity within the Hezbollah terrorist organization. Among other responsibilities, it oversees the development, maintenance, and use of communication systems used by Hezbollah.

As part of his role, he was responsible for strengthening the Hezbollah terrorist organization and for its re-establishment following Operation Northern Arrows. He also worked to advance Iranian entrenchment in Lebanon and carried out terror attacks under the direction of the Iranian terror regime.

This is the fifth commander from the Quds Force and the third commander from the Palestine Corps to be eliminated since the beginning of Operation Roaring Lion.

The IDF will continue to operate with determination against the Hezbollah terrorist organization following its deliberate decision to attack Israel on behalf of the Iranian regime. The IDF will not tolerate any harm to the residents of the State of Israel.

15:36

IDF: Soldiers of the Home Front Command, both in active and reserve duty, are deployed at the impact site in southern Israel. The forces are conducting a situation assessment alongside the emergency services.

The incident is under review.

15:24

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.

15:00

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.

14:57

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.

14:39

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.

13:07

IDF: The IDF dismantled the primary research center of the Iranian Space Agency and an aerial defense system production factory

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

Yesterday evening (Friday), the Israeli Air Force, acting on IDF intelligence, struck dozens of Iranian terror regime infrastructure sites across Tehran.

As part of the strikes, the IDF dismantled the regime’s primary space research center, which is part of the Iranian regime's forces.

The center contained strategic laboratories used for research, including developing military satellites for a range of purposes including surveillance, intelligence collection, and directing fire toward targets across the Middle East.

The IDF also struck several Iranian terror regime aerial defense systems production sites. As part of the strikes, the IDF struck a key factory used to produce Iranian terror regime air defense systems. The strike significantly degrades the Iranian terror regime's ability to rehabilitate its aerial defense array.

These strikes are part of the ongoing efforts focused on deepening the damage to the Iranian terror regime’s core assets.

Attached is a related illustration: https://bit.ly/4bmL7Bx

12:57

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.

12:41

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.

11:51

IDF: The IDF struck Hezbollah command centers in Beirut

Yesterday (Friday), the IDF completed several additional waves of strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in Beirut and southern Lebanon. 

Additional command centers established by the Hezbollah terrorist organization in Beirut were struck and destroyed by the IDF. This included Hezbollah command centers from which terrorists operated to advance terror attacks against the State of Israel and its residents.

Since the beginning of Operation Roaring Lion, IDF strikes in Lebanon have severely damaged the organization’s command and control capabilities, its financial situation, and the weapons in its possession.

Since the start of Operation Roaring Lion, the IDF has struck approximately 110 Hezbollah command centers.

The Hezbollah terrorist organization systematically embeds its infrastructure within the civilian population across Lebanon. This is another example of the organization’s cynical exploitation of Lebanese civilians for its terrorist activities.

Prior to the strikes, measures were taken to mitigate the risk of harm to civilians, including advance warnings, the use of precision munitions, and aerial surveillance.

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 will not allow harm to the residents of the State of Israel.

8:09

IDF: Footage: The IDF struck Hezbollah terrorists who carried rockets into a weapon storage facility

Yesterday (Friday), the IDF identified Hezbollah terrorists carrying rockets into a weapon storage facility in the Al-Majadel area in southern Lebanon. 

In a matter of minutes, the Israeli Air Force struck the warehouse and eliminated the terrorists.

The IDF will continue to operate with determination against the Hezbollah terrorist organization following its deliberate decision to attack Israel on behalf of the Iranian regime. The IDF will not tolerate any harm to the citizens of the State of Israel.

Attached is footage of the identification of the terrorists and the strike on the weapon storage facility: https://bit.ly/47uSuWq

3:00

IDF: Home Front Command search and rescue forces, together with emergency teams, are currently operating at an impact site in northern Israel.

The circumstances of the impact is under review.

2:47

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.

2:22

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.