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.

16.03.26
IDF

March 16, 2026

22:17

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.

21:53

IDF: The IDF dismantled the IRGC’s Navy Headquarters in a Precise Strike

During one of the strikes last week (Friday), the Israeli Air Force, acting on precise IDF intelligence, struck and dismantled the IRGC’s Navy Headquarters.

The headquarters was located within a large Iranian regime military compound and had been used by senior naval commanders for years to manage operational activity and advance maritime terrorist operations against the State of Israel and other countries across the Middle East.

The IRGC’s Navy is directly responsible for carrying out terror attacks against civilian vessels. The navy is also responsible for arming and financing the regime’s proxy terror organizations by transferring weapons by sea.

The strike on the headquarters further degrades the IRGC Navy’s command and control capabilities, while impairing its ability to execute terrorist activities against the State of Israel, threaten international trade routes, and limit maritime freedom of navigation.

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

Attached is a 3D Illustration of the command center struck:  https://bit.ly/4lArDhA

21:40

IDF: Commander of the Home Front Command at the Impact Site in Nahariya: “You can see here in these homes that there were families who followed the instructions and stayed in protected spaces. Because they were in protected spaces, lives were saved, and these families are alive. I want to thank the Head of the Municipality and call on Israeli civilians to continue to follow the directives.”

Full remarks by the Commander of the Home Front Command, MG Shai Klapper:
"I am here at the site of the missile strike in the city of Nahariya. You can see that in these homes that there were families who followed the instructions and stayed in protected spaces. Because they were in protected spaces, lives were saved, and these families are alive.

From here, I want to say that earlier today I conducted a situational assessment at the Nahariya Municipality. I want to thank the Head of the Municipality and the Nahariya Municipality for their professional and courageous leadership, and for leading with resilience and steadfastness during this period.

I call on Israeli civilians to continue to follow the directives of the Home Front Command."

Video statement by the Commander of the Home Front Command, MG Shai Klapper: https://bit.ly/3PFJqb5
 
Related footage: https://bit.ly/4sOmUeA

20:59

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.

20:19

IDF: The Chief of the General Staff Approves Plans for Continued Limited, Targeted Operations in the Northern Command: “The impact of the strike and the weakening of the radical regime in Iran is also being felt in the operation against Hezbollah; so far, the Northern Command has eliminated more than 400 Hezbollah terrorists”

“We are preparing for what comes next and reinforcing the Northern Command with additional troops in order to strengthen the forward defensive posture, deepen the damage to Hezbollah, and push the threat away from the communities in the north”

The Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, visited the Northern Command today (Monday), together with the Commander of the Northern Command, MG Rafi Milo, and additional commanders.

As part of the visit, the Chief of the General Staff met with troops in the field, conducted a situational assessment, approved plans for continued limited, targeted operations, and held discussions with the commanders of the divisions operating under the Northern Command.

Remarks by the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir:
“Iran is the primary arena. Weakening the regime and its capabilities will weaken the entire radical axis, including the Hezbollah terrorist organization. The operation against Hezbollah is another central front. Every blow to the military build-up capabilities of Iran and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps also harms Hezbollah’s armament and funding capabilities. The impact of the strike and the weakening of the radical regime in Iran is also being felt in the operation against Hezbollah.

Over the past two weeks, we launched a limited, targeted ground operation in southern Lebanon with the objective of pushing the threat away from the border and ensuring long-term security for the residents of northern Israel.

The Northern Command is conducting a determined operation against Hezbollah, during which more than 400 terrorists have been eliminated so far, including senior members of the organization. We are determined to continue the operation until all of our objectives are achieved. At the same time, we are strengthening the defense and reinforcing the Northern Command with additional troops. Hezbollah is currently fighting a war for its survival; it is paying a heavy price following it’s decision to attack Israel on behalf of the Iranian regime—and the pressure on it will only continue to increase.

Over the past week, the troops of the Northern Command have been operating with determination and strength—this is greatly appreciated. We must now focus on removing threats, strengthening the defense of the communities, and continuing to deepen the damage to Hezbollah.”

Attached is a video related to the topic: https://bit.ly/4btJUZc

Attached are photos related to the topic: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC549876557

19:46

IDF: The Commander of the Home Front Command at the impact scene in northern Israel

The Commander of the Home Front Command, MG Shai Klapper, the Commander of the Northern District, COL Yosef Lev, and Home Front Command Search and Rescue forces, both regular and reserve, are currently at the impact site in northern Israel, conducting searches and providing civilian assistance at the scene. 

The Home Front Command calls on the public to adhere to all directives - these instructions are proven to save lives. Residents are requested to act in accordance with these guidelines upon receiving an alert.

Attached are photos from the impact site: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC16032026846353237

19:03

IDF: The IDF eliminated a Hamas terrorist cell advancing an attack plan against IDF soldiers

Yesterday (Sunday), IDF troops identified an armed Hamas terrorist cell who planned to carry out a terror attack against IDF troops.

The IDF struck and eliminated the armed terrorists in order to remove the threat to the troops.

Among the terrorists targeted and eliminated were: 

* Rami Ibrahim Harb and Mutaeb Ziyad Darah - two Nukhba terrorists who infiltrated into Israeli territory during the brutal October 7th massacre

* Abd Muhammad Amtsi - a terrorist from the "Popular Resistance Committees" organization, which operates in coordination with Hamas to advance terror activity

* Tawfiq Khaldi - a Hamas terrorist

Alongside the terrorists, three additional terrorists were eliminated. 

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 are the following: 

Footage from the identification of the armed terrorists: https://bit.ly/4rKcyvu

A related graphic: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC160320268926353237

18:45

IDF: The IDF struck an intelligence command center of the Iranian terror regime

Earlier today (Monday), the Israeli Air Force, acting on IDF intelligence, struck an intelligence command center of the Iranian regime that was established in the same compound as the Iranian electricity company, in the heart of Tehran.

The Iranian regime embeds its command centers within civilian assets, reflecting a recurring pattern in which the Iranian regime deliberately positions military infrastructure within densely populated civilian environments.

The Ministry of Intelligence is the regime’s primary intelligence body, functioning as a central tool for monitoring Iranian civilians and enabling the violent suppression of protests over many years. Additionally, the ministry cooperates with the IRGC and armed forces in Iran and engages in advancing terrorist activities against Israeli civilians and Jewish communities across the world.

The strike on the command center forms part of the ongoing effort to degrade the core operational networks of the Iranian regime and reduce its defense capabilities.

Attached is a related infographic: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC160320266489

17:01

IDF: Hezbollah Weapons Cache Dismantled and Weapons Located: Troops from the 401st Brigade in a Forward Defense Posture in Southern Lebanon

As part of the forward defense posture, troops from the 401st Brigade, under the command of the 91st Division, continue limited, targeted operations in southern Lebanon against Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure.

The troops are operating in evacuated areas that were used by Hezbollah terrorists to exploit civilian infrastructure for terrorist activity.

During the activity, the troops located weapons and incitement materials in a structure used by Hezbollah terrorist operatives. In addition, the troops dismantled a weapons cache belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization.

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.

Attached is footage from the activity of troops from the 401st Brigade in southern Lebanon: https://bit.ly/4sNAYoE

Attached are photos from the activity of troops from the 401st Brigade in southern Lebanon:  https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/IDFANC140320265

14:59

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.

14:01

IDF: In a significant strike in the heart of Tehran: the IDF destroyed a compound belonging to the Iranian terror regime used to develop satellite attack capabilities in space

The Israeli Air Force, acting on precise IDF intelligence, dismantled a space-related compound belonging to the Iranian terror regime that was used to develop attack capabilities against satellites, posing a threat to Israel’s satellites and to space assets of other countries around the world.

The compound was used to develop military space programs, including  the development of the “Chamran-1” satellite, which was built by the Iranian Ministry of Defense’s electronics industries and launched into space in September 2024 by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

The dismantling of the compound adds to the strike carried out last week (Friday) against another space-related research compound belonging to the Iranian Space Organization in Tehran.

For years, the Iranian terror regime has invested significant resources in developing its space warfare capabilities, as part of its efforts to expand its military capabilities and undermine regional and international stability.

The IDF will continue to act to defend its capabilities across all domains - on the ground, the air, at sea and in space. 

Attached are the following:

A graphic regarding the dismantling of the center used to develop satellite attack capabilities in space: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC16032026892635

A graphic showing the main space research center before and after its strike conducted in recent days: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC1603202698213689649

13:17

IDF: Footage from Home Front Command soldiers this morning in central Israel

Attached are photos from the soldier’s activities: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC16032026892635323

12:00

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.

11:35

IDF: Initial report - The IDF has just begun a wide-scale wave of strikes targeting infrastructure of the Iranian terror regime in Tehran, Shiraz, and Tabriz.

11:02

IDF: Two days ago, during operational activity in the forward defensive area, the Israeli Air Force targeted a structure within which Hezbollah terrorists were identified. Yesterday (Sunday), troops conducted searches in the area and located a weapons storage facility, in which dozens of rockets, explosive devices, and guns were found. 

In addition, the IDF struck two armed Hezbollah terrorists who advanced towards IDF troops. 

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.

Attached are photos of the weapons located: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC1603202682373

10:02

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.

09:57

IDF: The Israeli Air Force dismantled the aircraft used by the Supreme Leader of Iran at Mehrabad Airport in Tehran

Overnight (Monday), the IDF conducted a precise strike and dismantled an aircraft used by the Supreme Leader of the Iranian terror regime at the Mehrabad Airport in Tehran.

The aircraft was used by Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Iranian terror regime, additional senior officials and Iranian military personnel to advance military procurement and to manage coordination with axis countries through both domestic and international flights.

The dismantling of the aircraft disrupts the Iranian regime leadership’s coordination capabilities with axis countries, it’s military force build-up efforts and it’s ability to rehabilitate its capabilities. As a result, another strategic asset of the regime has been degraded.

 The IDF will continue to operate to degrade any means used by the military forces of the Iranian terror regime across Iran.

Attached is a related graphic: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC1603202692876356

07:57

IDF: In recent days, IDF troops from the 91st Division have begun limited and targeted ground operations against key Hezbollah strongholds in southern Lebanon, aimed at enhancing the forward defense area. 

This activity is part of broader defensive efforts to establish and strengthen a forward defensive posture, which includes the dismantling of terrorist infrastructure and the elimination of terrorists operating in the area, in order to remove threats and create an additional layer of security for residents of northern Israel.

Prior to the troops’ entry into the area, the IDF conducted strikes using both artillery and the Israeli Air Force against numerous terrorist targets in order to mitigate threats in the operational environment.

At the same time, IDF soldiers continue to carry out defensive missions to protect Israeli communities in the Galilee.

The IDF will continue to operate with determination against the Hezbollah terrorist organization, which chose to join the hostilities and operate under the sponsorship of the Iranian terror regime. The IDF will not allow harm to Israeli civilians.

Attached are photos from 91st Division troops' activity: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC160320268923655

02:35

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.

02:07

IDF: Following the strikes in Beirut: The IDF has begun a wide-scale wave of strikes targeting Iranian terror regime infrastructure in Tehran.

01:27

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.

00:08

IDF: The IDF is currently striking Hezbollah terror infrastructure in Beirut.