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.
March 04, 2026
22:57
IDF: The IDF struck an additional terrorist in the Beirut area. Details to follow.
22:51
IDF: The IDF struck dozens of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon
The IDF completed an additional wave of strikes and dismantled Hezbollah terror infrastructure across Lebanon.
Among the targets struck were numerous Hezbollah rocket and missile launch sites located south of the Litani River. The sites included a UAV and drone production facility.
This infrastructure was utilized by Hezbollah to advance and carry out numerous terror attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians.
The Hezbollah terrorist organization chose to attack Israel on behalf of the Iranian regime, and it will bear the consequences of its actions. The IDF will not allow harm to come to the residents of Israel and will continue to act to defend the State of Israel and its residents.
22:24
IDF: Initial report - The IDF struck a terrorist in the Beirut area. Details to follow.
21:58
IDF: Combined efforts to further degrade Iranian firepower and defense capabilities continue: dozens of ballistic missile arrays targeted in western and central Iran
Earlier today (Wednesday), the Israeli Air Force completed wide-scale strikes targeting Iranian terror regime’s targets in western and central Iran.
Dozens of assets belonging to the regime’s ballistic missile array were dismantled in the strikes, including missile launchers and defense systems deployed in the area that constituted a threat to the Israeli Air Force’s aircraft.
Some of the launchers were struck while Iranian operatives were preparing to use them, with the launchers ready to launch toward Israeli territory.
The combined effort to further degrade the regime’s firing and defense capabilities has continued since the first day of operation “Roaring Lion” in order to reduce to the full extent possible the volume of fire directed at the State of Israel, while expanding the Israeli Air Force’s aerial superiority.
Attached are footage and audio recordings of the strikes: https://bit.ly/4bajOdJ
21:47
IDF: Initial report: The IDF has begun an additional wave of strikes targeting military infrastructure belonging to the Iranian regime across Tehran. Further details to follow.
20:02
IDF: Initial Aerial Footage: Israeli Air Force Fighter Jets En Route to Strike in Iran
Attached are the following:
Footage on the subject: https://bit.ly/46GcB3B
Photos on the subject: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/IDFANC040320263
19:30
IDF: Initial Footage From IDF Forward Defensive Positions in Southern Lebanon: Northern Command Bolsters Defense in the Region
Troops of the Northern Command are deployed across several positions in Southern Lebanon as part of the forward defensive posture. Troops from the 91st Division are operating in the east of southern Lebanon, troops from the 210th Division are operating in the Mount Dov area, and troops from the 146th Division are operating in the west of southern Lebanon. The deployment consists of infantry, armored, and engineering troops operating together.
The deployment was made in order to provide an additional layer of defense for the residents of northern Israel, to continue preventing any emerging threats, and to protect against any attempts to infiltrate into the territory of the State of Israel.
Attached are the following:
Footage of 91st Division troops in forward defensive positions in southern Lebanon: https://bit.ly/4u9bZ0u
Photos of 401st Brigade troops in forward defensive positions in southern Lebanon: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/IDFANC030320265
Photos of 769th Brigade troops in forward defensive positions in southern Lebanon: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/%D7%9FDFANC030320264
Photos of 300th Brigade troops in forward defensive positions in southern Lebanon: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/IDFANC030320265
18:55
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.
18:00
IDF: The IDF completed a wide-scale strike targeting an Iranian military compound containing multiple command centers and Internal Security personnel in eastern Tehran
A short while ago, the Israeli Air Force, precisely guided by IDF intelligence, completed a wide-scale strike targeting a large Iranian terror regime military compound in eastern Tehran.
The compound contained headquarters of all of the Iranian security organizations. In addition, activity by Iranian operatives was identified in the compound.
Struck command centers in the compound include:
* The IRGC headquarters
* The Intelligence Directorate headquarters
* The ‘Basij’ headquarters
* The 'Quds Force' headquarters
* The Internal Security forces headquarters
* Cyber Warfare headquarters
* The headquarters of the unit in Internal Security responsible for suppressing protests
Iranian operatives who are responsible for managing the operation, promoting additional terrorist attacks against Israel and the region, and repressing the people of Iran were operating in the command centers that were targeted.
The IDF continues to further degrade the Iranian terror regime in Tehran.
Attached is an illustration of the large Iranian military compound that was struck in eastern Tehran, which includes the headquarters and command centers of all of the regime’s security organizations: https://bit.ly/4u98FSU
Attached is a related graphic: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC040320262948752
17:33
IDF: Footage from an IAF “Adir” (F-35i) Fighter Jet: A missile launcher loaded with a ballistic missile belonging to the Iranian terror regime was dismantled in western Iran
In a strike carried out by an Israeli Air Force “Adir” (F-35i) fighter jet in the area of Khorramabad in western Iran, a missile launcher loaded with a surface-to-surface missile was dismantled.
The Israeli Air Force continues to strike missile launch sites and missile launchers in order to remove the threat posed to the State of Israel.
Attached is footage of the dismantling of the launcher in western Iran by an “Adir” fighter jet: https://bit.ly/4b1AljT
Attached are photos of an “Adir” (F-35i) fighter jet taking off for strikes in Iran:https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/IDFANC04032026753246876
16:43
IDF: Additional Missile Perspective Footage: The Israeli Air Force struck in Iran with over 5,000 munitions since the start of the operation
The Israeli Air Force continues to expand the IDF's aerial superiority throughout Iran, in particular the area of Tehran.
The IDF is now releasing additional footage from the perspective of the missile, from a strike conducted to dismantle a defense system belonging to the Iranian terror regime in Tehran.
Attached is footage from the perspective of the missile: https://bit.ly/4r5coy7
16:07
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.
16:02
IDF: Earlier today (Wednesday), two IDF soldiers were moderately injured as a result of an anti-tank fire toward IDF troops operating in southern Lebanon.
The injured soldiers were evacuated to a hospital in order to receive medical treatment, and their families were notified.
In recent days, the IDF has assumed forward defensive positions in order to establish an additional defensive layer to remove the threats to the residents of northern Israel.
The IDF will continue operating from a robust forward defensive posture and remains prepared for any developments in the area.
The Hezbollah terrorist organization chose to attack Israel on behalf of the Iranian regime, and it will bear the consequences of its actions. The IDF will not allow harm to come to the residents of Israel and will continue to act to defend the State of Israel and its residents.
15:30
IDF: The Israeli Navy intercepted a UAV that was launched from western Lebanon
Throughout operation “Roaring Lion”, the Israeli Navy has been taking part in aerial defense, identifying and intercepting UAVs launched toward the State of Israel.
Attached is footage from the interception of a UAV by an Israeli Navy missile boat: https://bit.ly/40JaZ5E
15:12
IDF: Following the sirens that sounded in northern Israel at 14:30, several launches that were launched from Lebanon toward Israeli territory were identified. The majority of the launches were intercepted.
Additionally, following the sirens that sounded in northern Israel at 15:00, a launch that was launched from Lebanon toward Israeli territory was successfully intercepted.
14:50
IDF: The Israeli Air Force dismantled Iranian terror regime's defense and detection systems at Tehran’s “Mehrabad” Airport
During the tenth wave of the Israeli Air Force strikes, guided by IDF intelligence across Tehran, fighter jets targeted infrastructure at the 'Mehrabad' Airport in Tehran.
As part of the strike, defense and detection systems that were used by the Iranian terror regime and posed a threat to Israeli Air Force aircraft were dismantled.
The IDF continues to degrade all infrastructure of the Iranian terror regime throughout Iran.
Attached is a graphic regarding the strike on Iranian defense and detection systems at Tehran’s “Mehrabad” Airport: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC04032026298745
14:31
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.
14:28
IDF: Initial report - The IDF has begun a wave of strikes in the southern Lebanon area. Details to follow.
14:20
IDF: Following the sirens that sounded in central Israel, several launches that were launched from Lebanon toward Israeli territory were successfully intercepted.
13:48
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.
13:30
IDF: The Commander of the Israeli Air Force: “The historic shootdown over the Tehran skies is a testament to the strength of the Israeli Air Force and to your personal determination. The next mission is already awaiting you.”
Attached is a conversation between the Commander of the Israeli Air Force, MG. Tomer Bar, and the “Adir” (F35I) pilot who carried out the first-ever shootdown of an Iranian fighter jet in the skies over Tehran: https://bit.ly/4smi5Jd
Attached are photos of the Commander of the Israeli Air Force: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC04032026294856
12:51
IDF: The IDF struck an underground Hezbollah weapon storage facility and additional command centers in Beirut
Over the past day, the IDF conducted a wave of strikes in Beirut targeting Hezbollah infrastructure.
Targets included an underground weapon storage facility and additional command centers.
The IDF also targeted a site used by Hezbollah for terrorist attacks, intelligence gathering, and for propaganda.
The infrastructures struck were intended to be used by Hezbollah to execute terrorist attacks against IDF troops and Israeli residents.
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 with determination and force against Hezbollah as a result of the terrorist organization’s decision to deliberately attack Israel in defense of the Iranian terrorist regime. The IDF will not tolerate any harm to be caused to the residents of the State of Israel.
Attached is footage of IDF strikes across Lebanon: https://bit.ly/4brkN9F
11:31
IDF: Missile Perspective Footage: The Israeli Air Force precisely dismantling a defense system in Tehran
During Operation ‘Roaring Lion’, the Israeli Air Force targeted dozens of Iranian defense systems, expanding the IDF's aerial superiority throughout Iran.
Attached is footage from the perspective of the missile of a strike on the regime’s defense system in Tehran to eliminate threats in the skies of Tehran: https://bit.ly/3N2dGMn
11:15
IDF: The IDF continues strikes across Iran: A Ghadr missile storage and production facility was struck in Isfahan
Overnight (Tuesday), during a broad wave of strikes conducted by the Israeli Air Force and guided by precise IDF intelligence, dozens of Iranian terror regime infrastructure sites were struck across Iran.
Targets included a facility used by the regime for the storage, production, and launch of ballistic missiles - including Ghadr missiles -in Isfahan in western Iran.
The facility was struck in order to reduce launches from the facility. The IDF will not enable the Iranian terror regime to harm the State of Israel or its residents and will continue to operate against the regime's infrastructure wherever required.
In addition, the Israeli Air Force struck defense systems and extended the Israeli Air Force's aerial control in the skies of Iran.
The IDF continues to strike infrastructure belonging to the Iranian terror regime to degrade the regime and prevent threats against the State of Israel anywhere they may operate from.
Attached is an illustration of the infrastructure site where the Ghadr missile was stored: https://bit.ly/4snlvLB
Attached is footage of strikes in Iran the last few days: https://bit.ly/4sdcmFm
10:37
IDF: An Israeli Air Force F-35I fighter jet (“Adir”) shot down an Iranian Air Force YAK-130 fighter jet a short while ago over the skies of Tehran.
This is the first shootdown in history of a manned fighter aircraft by an F-35 (“Adir”) fighter jet.
09:57
iDF: The IDF has begun a wave of strikes in Tehran:
Initital report: The Israeli Air Force has begun a broad scale strikes targeting Iranian terror regime targets in Tehran, details to follow.
08:30
IDF: The IDF has begun striking Hezbollah infrastructure in Beirut. Details to follow.
07:32
IDF: The IDF struck dozens of command centers of the Iranian terror regime, Internal Security, and Basij command centers
A short while ago, the Israeli Air Force, guided by IDF intelligence, completed an additional wave of strikes targeting the Iranian terror regime’s command centers throughout Tehran.
As part of the strikes, the IDF dropped dozens of munitions on the Basij and internal security command centers that are subject to the Iranian terror regime.
The targeted command centers were used by the Iranian regime to maintain control throughout Iran and maintain the regime’s situational assessments.
The IDF also struck the regime’s Ground Force’s Supply and Logistics Directorate, as well as missile launchers and other systems.
The IDF will continue to degrade the Iranian terror regime’s infrastructure.
Attached is an illustration of the targets struck: https://bit.ly/408sMD6
05:53
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.
04:29
IDF: Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in northern Israel, several projectiles that crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory were identified. The majority of the projectiles were intercepted by the Israeli Air Force, and an additional projectile fell in the area. No injuries were reported.
04:18
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.
01:09
IDF: The IDF has begun a broad wave of strikes in Iran.
Initial report - the IDF has begun a broad wave of strikes targeting the Iranian terror regime’s launch sites, aerial defense systems, and additional infrastructure
00:52
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.
00:02
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.