The Israel – Iran War: Updates

Updates at the end

President Trump: “There is more to come.”

War Erupts

Tehran launched more than 100 drones at Israel on Friday morning, Israel’s military said. It was not long after Israel announced it had begun a major operation against Iran. Israel unleashed a wave of airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, scientists and senior military commanders.

Israel appears to be taking away the means for Iran to retaliate.

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman Brigadier General Effie Defrin said in televised remarks that Iran had launched the drones, and that Israel’s air defenses were already “working to intercept the threats.”

Later Friday, an Israeli military official told reporters that while the threat wasn’t over, Israel had managed to intercept many of Iran’s UAVs.

Israel says Iran has material to make nine nuclear bombs.

President Trump Responds

I gave Iran chance after chance to make a deal. I told them, in the strongest of words, to “just do it,” but no matter how hard they tried, no matter how close they got, they just couldn’t get it done. I told them it would be much worse than anything they know, anticipated, or were told, that the United States makes the best and most lethal military equipment anywhere in the World, BY FAR, and that Israel has a lot of it, with much more to come – And they know how to use it.

Certain Iranian hardliner’s spoke bravely, but they didn’t know what was about to happen. They are all DEAD now, and it will only get worse! There has already been great death and destruction, but there is still time to make this slaughter, with the next already planned attacks being even more brutal, come to an end. Iran must make a deal, before there is nothing left, and save what was once known as the Iranian Empire. No more death, no more destruction, JUST DO IT, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE. God Bless You All!

A Possible Goal?

Israel is hoping the weakening of the administration will lead to an uprising of the people. But how many people are opposed? However, if the IRGC feel its existential, who knows what they will do with their ballistic missiles. Then again, it could be over due to the damage Israel inflicted, but don’t count on it.

Israel Strikes First

Over 200 Israeli jets first struck more than 100 targets across Iran in preemptive operation, according to CBS News.

The head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Major Gen. Hossein Salami has been killed in Israel’s major Israeli attack on Tehran and other locations in Iran. Al Jazeera: “Iran’s Tasnim news agency and Tehran Times newspaper say Hossein Salami, commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, has been killed in an Israeli strike.” That won’t sit well.

Israel allegedly established a warehouse of war drone WITHIN Iran over the years, and last night, together with 200 planes in 4 waves, they launched the drones from within. 

Israel reported that they killed the senior military leadership, some top nuclear scientists, and the head of the Revolutionary Army.

US, Israeli and UK fighter jets were allegedly synchronized above Syria and Iraq to intercept the drones, with Jordan opening up airspace for IAF jets.

Not Everyone Wants War

Jack Reed is the top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee. He opposes the Israeli attacks on Iran and called for Trump to push for de-escalation. Reed issued a statement:

“Israel’s alarming decision to launch airstrikes on Iran is a reckless escalation that risks igniting regional violence.”

“I urge both nations to show immediate restraint, and I call on President Trump and our international partners to press for diplomatic de-escalation before this crisis spirals further out of control.”

The US Wasn’t Involved in the Strikes on Iran

The U.S. was not involved in Israel’s strikes, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. He added a warning that “Iran should not target U.S. interests or personnel.”

That might not be accurate.

Israel has intercepted virtually every Iranian weapon launched in previous large-scale attacks by the Islamic republic. The retaliatory action by Iran was long anticipated and well planned for, Defrin said.

Iran said the US will suffer along with Israel.

Netanyahu’s address to the West as to why they attacked Iran.

Updates: 08:13 ET

Israeli airstrikes again hit several points in Iran on Friday following up on its sweeping pre-dawn attack, local media said.

Iran’s Press TV said that Israel struck the vicinity of Tabriz Airport in northwestern Iran as the sounds of explosions were heard.

The southern city of Shiraz and the uranium enrichment site in Natanz – the largest and main facility in the country – were also hit by Israel, Iranian state television said.

NATO Chief Says De-Escalate

The chief of the NATO alliance said Friday that it is “crucial” for allies, including the U.S., to work to de-escalate the situation in the Middle East following Israel’s latest attacks on Iran.

Speaking at joint press conference with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Secretary General Mark Rutte pointed to the “rapidly evolving situation” following Israel’s attack on Iran early Friday.

“This was a unilateral action by Israel. So I think it is crucial for many allies, including the United States, to work, as we speak, to de-escalate. I know they are doing that,” he said.

Rutte stressed the urgency for diplomatic efforts to ease tensions in the region.

He also downplayed concerns of a potential nuclear escalation, stating: “No, we are not close.” The NATO allies are “very much involved to make sure that the conflict is de-escalated as soon as possible,” he said.

Iran’s President

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian vowed to make Israel “regret its foolish act,” referring to its military attack on Iran early Friday.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran’s legitimate and powerful response will make the enemy regret its foolish act,” Pezeshkian said on X.

“We urge our people to trust their leaders and stand by them. The Iranian people and the officials will not remain silent in the face of this crime,” the president said.

An extraordinary Cabinet meeting was held with the participation of the president, according to the official news agency IRNA.

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