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 09, 2026
23:54
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.
23:00
IDF: For the second time today: the IDF has begun a broad wave of strikes in Tehran
The IDF has begun a broad wave of strikes against terror targets.
21:52
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.
The public is requested to continue to follow the Home Front Command instructions.
21:45
IDF: The IDF completed a wave of strikes against six military airfields in Iran — The Israeli Air Force continues to deepen aerial superiority over Iranian skies
The Israeli Air Force continues to operate against the Iranian terror regime. Last night, a wave of strikes against six major Iranian military airfields was completed.
As part of the strikes, numerous aircraft were dismantled, including Quds Force aircraft belonging to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Iranian combat helicopters.
In addition, runways and defense and detection systems intended to operate against IAF aircraft operating in Iranian airspace were struck.
The airfields that were struck were used by the Iranian terror regime to arm and finance terrorist proxies across the Middle East, including Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthi terrorist regime.
These strikes impair the Iranian military’s ability to operate its air power against IAF aircraft and disrupt the regime’s ability to rearm—not only for the regime itself, but also for its terrorist proxies across the Middle East.
The IDF continues to strike all infrastructure belonging to the Iranian terror regime across Iran.
Attached are the following:
3D visualization of Tehran’s Mehrabad Airfield that was struck: https://bit.ly/4cDeylg
A compilation of documentation from the strike on Iranian military aircraft: https://bit.ly/4rh93w5
21:36
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.
21:12
IDF: The IDF completed a wave of strikes targeting command centers and manufacturing sites of the Iranian terror regime
Following the extensive strikes conducted in key strongholds of the Iranian regime, today the Israeli Air Force, acting on IDF intelligence, extended strikes on military infrastructure belonging to the Iranian regime in three provinces across Iran.
Dozens of Israeli Air Force fighter jets struck military infrastructure belonging to the Iranian regime using over 170 munitions across three central provinces —Tehran, Isfahan, and Shiraz.
In Tehran, the IDF struck a command center belonging to the IRGC’s Quds Force. The Quds Force is responsible for operating the Iranian regime’s terror proxies, advancing covert activity, and planning, aiding, and transferring weapons, as well as funding terror activities throughout the Middle East.
In Isfahan, the IDF struck a site used for the manufacturing and storage of missiles intended to harm Israeli aircraft, as well as several defense systems belonging to the Iranian regime.
In the Shiraz area, the IDF struck additional military infrastructure belonging to the Iranian regime.
These strikes were conducted as part of the effort to deepen the damage to the core arrays of the Iranian regime.
Attached is a related illustration: https://bit.ly/4cCVP9q
21:10
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.
20:53
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.
20:34
IDF: Following the situational assessment, the Homefront Command defensive guidelines remain unchanged and in effect until Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 20:00 IST.
20:04
IDF: Dismantled: Launcher Used to Fire Rockets towards Israel— Footage From Operations by Troops of the 401st Brigade in Southern Lebanon
Troops from the 401st Brigade, under the command of the 91st Division, are operating in southern Lebanon as part of the forward defense posture aimed at thwarting terrorist infrastructure belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization.
During operational activity in the area, the troops located a Hezbollah rocket launcher that had been used to fire rockets toward Israeli territory. The troops dismantled the launcher, and during the strike a Hezbollah terrorist operating in the area—who was involved in terrorist activity and in launching fire toward Israeli territory— was struck and eliminated.
IDF troops will continue operating to strengthen the forward defense posture and to prevent the Hezbollah terrorist organization from rebuilding its capabilities.
Attached are the following:
Footage of the dismantling of the rocket launcher in southern Lebanon: https://bit.ly/4sznZqu
Footage of operations by troops of the 401st Brigade in southern Lebanon: https://bit.ly/4rjqQmc
Photos from operations by troops of the 401st Brigade in southern Lebanon: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC457754
19:01
IDF: Within an hour, the IDF struck the three launchers from which rockets were fired toward central Israel
Attached is footage of the strikes on the launchers: https://bit.ly/4bnnh90
18:24
IDF: The IDF Deepens strikes on Iranian terror regime’s launch capabilities: IRGC UAV headquarters targeted
The IDF continues to deepen damage done to the Iranian terror regime's military systems and capabilities.
The Israeli Air Force, acting on IDF intelligence, completed an additional wave of strikes on dozens of infrastructure sites belonging to the Iranian regime across several areas in Iran.
As part of the strikes, the IDF targeted an IRGC UAV headquarters. From there, the Iranian terror regime launched UAVs toward the State of Israel and stored within it additional UAVs that were prepared for launch.
The combined effort to further degrade the regime's firing capabilities and defense capabilities continues at these moment, alongside the continued expansion of strikes on the ballistic-missile production infrastructure throughout Iran.
The completed strikes are part of the phase aimed at deepening the damage to the core military arrays and systems of the Iranian terror regime.
Attached is a related graphic of the UAV headquarters: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC0903202668498435792879359472
17:55
IDF: Within minutes: The IDF struck the missile launcher that launched missiles toward the State of Israel a short while ago
Attached is footage from the strike on the missile launcher: https://bit.ly/40lNQWP
17:47
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.
17:30
IDF: Following the sirens that sounded in several areas in Israel, several projectiles that crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory were identified.
The Israeli Air Force intercepted several launches and several additional launches fell in an open area. Additionally, a report was received regarding an impact in central Israel.
Search and Rescue forces are operating in the locations where reports of fallen projectiles were received.
The circumstances of the incident are under review. The public is requested to continue to follow the Home Front Command instructions.
16:48
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.
16:31
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.
15:02
Attached is an IDF announcement regarding the name of a fallen soldier whose family has been notified: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC09032026392875905

14:08
IDF: The Israeli Air Force Continues Offensive and Defensive Operations Against the Hezbollah Terrorist Organization: Dozens of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Intercepted and Dozens of Rocket Launchers Dismantled
In response to the rocket fire by the Hezbollah terrorist organization toward Israeli territory, the IAF completed additional waves of strikes in Lebanon over the past few days.
During the strikes, dozens of rocket and missile launchers belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization were dismantled. The launchers that were struck were located south of the Litani River and were used by the Hezbollah terrorist organization to launch rockets and missiles toward the territory of the State of Israel.
In parallel, the IAF continues to successfully intercept dozens of UAVs launched by the Hezbollah terrorist organization toward Israeli territory.
Attached are the following:
Footage from the interception of UAVs: https://bit.ly/40QeabJ
Footage from the strikes on launchers in southern Lebanon: https://bit.ly/4sw3meJ
13:19
IDF: Initial report - the IDF has just begun a wide-scale wave of strikes against infrastructure of the Iranian terror regime across Tehran, Isfahan, and southern Iran.
12:59
IDF: Watch: Armed Hezbollah terrorists enter and attempt to exploit a site in a Christian area and are subsequently eliminated
Troops of the 300th Brigade, under the command of the 146th Division, are operating in southern Lebanon as part of the forward defensive effort.
During an activity, the forces identified a Hezbollah terrorist cell entering a site in a Christian area in southern Lebanon.
Following the identification, the troops directed an Israeli Air Force fighter jet, which struck and eliminated the terrorist cell.
The presence of terrorists in the area constitutes another example of the cynical exploitation of civilian infrastructure for terrorist activity by Hezbollah.
IDF troops will continue to operate to strengthen the forward defensive line and to act against the reconstitution of the Hezbollah terrorist organization.
Attached is footage showing armed terrorists entering a site in a Christian area in southern Lebanon: https://bit.ly/4swH9NF
Attached is footage from the activity of the 300th Brigade’s forces in southern Lebanon: https://bit.ly/4ujLKVb
Attached are photos from the activity of the 300th Brigade’s forces in southern Lebanon:
https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/IDFANC08032026
12:28
IDF: Soldiers of the Home Front Command are currently operating at the impact sites
Soldiers of the Home Front Command, both in active and reserve duty, are deployed and operating at the impact sites in central Israel, conducting extensive search and rescue efforts.
The IDF repeats and emphasizes to not to publish or share the footage of the location of hits.
Attached are photos from the impact sites: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC09032026684984357928
11:33
IDF: Following the situational assessment, the Home Front Command has published that it is now permitted to leave protected spaces in several areas across Israel.
Search and Rescue forces are operating in several locations across the country where reports of impacts were received.
The public is requested to continue to follow the instructions of the Home Front Command.
11:14
IDF: Overnight (Monday), IDF troops began a targeted and limited raid in an area in southern Lebanon to locate and eliminate terrorists and dismantle Hezbollah’s infrastructure.
As part of the targeted raid, the troops are operating to locate and strike terror infrastructure sites and eliminate terrorists in southern Lebanon. Prior to the entry of ground forces, firepower was employed, and numerous terrorist targets were struck from both the air and the ground.
This activity is part of the effort to further strengthen forward defensive positions in order to provide an additional layer of protection for residents of northern Israel.
The IDF will continue to act decisively against the Hezbollah terrorist organization, which chose to join the war and operate on behalf of the Iranian regime. The State of Israel will not tolerate any harm to the Israeli residents.
11:08
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.
10:56
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.
10:40
IDF: Initial report - The IDF is now striking Hezbollah infrastructure in the Dahieh area in Beirut. Details to follow.
10:36
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: 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.
10:13
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.
8:45
IDF: IDF Exposes Call Between Unit 504 Intelligence Officer and a Resident of Dahieh, Beirut: “Get Rid of Hezbollah Already - I’m With You, They Forced Us Out of Our Homes”
As part of the IDF’s activity against the Hezbollah terrorist organization following the organization’s decision to attack Israel in defense of the Iranian terrorist regime, the IDF is issuing evacuation notices to residents in areas where strikes are being carried out. One way in which the notices are provided is with IDF intelligence officers from Unit 504 contact residents by phone.
During one of the calls, a resident of Dahieh told the intelligence officer that Hezbollah is forcing residents out of their homes and threatening them. The resident emphasized that the Lebanese people stand with the Lebanese state and not with the terrorist organization.
The Hezbollah terrorist organization has deployed throughout the Dahieh. Some of these sites are used to manufacture and develop weapons, including facilities used to improve missile precision. These efforts are part of a key Hezbollah program focused on increasing missile accuracy, with guidance from Iran.
Hezbollah has spent decades amassing weapons stockpiles that include advanced Iranian precision missiles. These stockpiles are produced and stored within civilian infrastructure, including in residences throughout Lebanon. Over the past two years, the IDF has struck targets like these, including weapons storage facilities, manufacturing sites, and missiles and rockets held by the organization.
This is further evidence of the Hezbollah terrorist organization’s cynical exploitation of the civilian population in Lebanon.
Attached is a recording from the conversation between a Unit 504 intelligence officer and a resident of the Dahieh area in Beirut: https://bit.ly/4riBMAA
8:30
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.
8:08
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.
7:28
IDF: The IDF struck missile launch sites and Basij and Internal Security command centers
The IDF continues to deepen the damage to all arrays and capabilities of the Iranian terror regime.
The Israeli Air Force, acting on IDF intelligence, completed an additional wave of strikes on infrastructure across Iran belonging to the Iranian regime.
As part of the strikes, the IDF struck a rocket engine production facility and several long-range ballistic missiles launch sites that were prepared for launch toward the State of Israel.
Simultaneously, the IDF continues to deepen the damage to military infrastructure belonging to Internal Security and the Basij, among the infrastructures struck were:
The headquarters of the Iranian regime's regional corps, the Internal Security forces command center of the Iranian regime in Isfahan, an additional base used by the IRGC and Basij, and the IRGC's police headquarters.
The Internal Security and Basij forces constitute part of the Iranian armed forces that are subject to the Iranian terror regime, and have for years advanced terror activity. The forces constitute a central arm in the repression of the Iranian civilian population and are responsible for the use of brutal and systematic violence against it.
The strikes were completed as part of the phase of deepening the damage to the core arrays and foundations of the Iranian regime.
Attached is a related illustration: https://bit.ly/3PoIxUc
4:13
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.
4:01
IDF: Initial report - The IDF struck infrastructure belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization in Beirut. Details to follow.
3:58
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.
1:58
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.
1:29
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.
1:24
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.
1:10
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.