Iran-Israel War 2026 - Live Updates
🇮🇱 🤝 🇺🇸 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.
April 3, 2026
22:25
IDF: The Hezbollah Terrorist Organization Fired a Rocket That Landed in a UNIFIL Outpost in Southern Lebanon and injured three UN personnel
Earlier today (Friday), the IDF identified a launch carried out by the Hezbollah terrorist organization that landed inside a UNIFIL force post in the Al-Aadaissah area in southern Lebanon. As a result of the launch, three UN personnel were injured, two of them severely.
A review of the launch trajectory clearly indicates that the fire was carried out by Hezbollah.
The Hezbollah terrorist organization continues to operate in a manner that endangers international forces and harms UN personnel operating in the area.
Attached is a graphic of the hit on the UN post and the trajectory of the launch by the Hezbollah terror organization: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC030420260928738974534654
20:59
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.
19:44
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.
19:29
IDF: The IDF struck an armed Hamas terrorist cell that operated adjacent to IDF troops in the northern Gaza Strip
Earlier today (Friday), IDF troops identified an armed Hamas terrorist cell operating adjacent IDF troops in the northern Gaza Strip, posing an immediate threat to the them.
Following the identification, the IDF conducted a targeted strike on the cell in order to eliminate the threat. A hit was identified.
IDF troops in the Southern Command remain deployed in accordance with the ceasefire agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat.
19:25
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.
19:10
IDF: IDF Spokesperson, BG Effie Defrin: “We will not stop until we remove the threat for the long term and push the direct threat away from the communities. That is the objective, and that is what we are operating to achieve. That is exactly why our troops are operating now: on land, in the air, and at sea.”
“The IDF will not relinquish the objective of disarming the Hezbollah terrorist organization. This is an ongoing objective to which we are committed, and we are continuously working to advance it, just as we did prior to the current operation. Deepening the strikes now, in the current operation, brings us closer to achieving this objective.”
Attached is the full update of the IDF Spokesperson, BG Effie Defrin: https://bit.ly/4e2M5Wt
Attached are the full remarks of the IDF Spokesperson, BG Effie Defrin: https://shorturl.at/eqtQv
19:06
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.
18:20
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.
18:17
IDF: Over the past 24 hours: The IDF completed more than 70 strikes in western and central Iran targeting ballistic missile launch sites and unmanned aerial vehicles
The IDF continues to strike the firepower and defense infrastructure of the Iranian terror regime throughout Iran.
Over the past 24 hours, the Israeli Air Force, acting on IDF intelligence, completed over 70 strikes in central and western Iran, against dozens of targets belonging to the Iranian regime.
Among the targeted infrastructure sites were launch sites storing ballistic missile launchers threatening the State of Israel, sites storing UAVs belonging to the Air Force of the IRGC, and air defense system facilities.
17:58
IDF: In addition to the strikes in Beirut: The IDF has begun a wide-scale wave of strikes targeting infrastructure of the Iranian terror regime in Tehran
17:44
IDF: Initial report - the IDF has begun striking terror infrastructure in Beirut.
16:33
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.
16:11
IDF: Operational activity of the Multidimensional Unit in southern Lebanon
Since the beginning of targeted ground operations in southern Lebanon, the Multidimensional Unit has eliminated over 40 Hezbollah terrorists and struck approximately 75 terror targets belonging to the organization in the area.
Yesterday (Thursday), IDF soldiers identified a rocket launcher ready to be launched toward the State of Israel and dismantled it. Three terrorists who operated near the launcher were eliminated as well in the strike. In a separate incident, six additional terrorists were eliminated.
The IDF will continue in its mission of reducing the scope of fire toward the citizens of Israel.
The IDF will continue to operate decisively against the Hezbollah terrorist organization after it chose to join the attack on Israel and operate under the auspices of the Iranian regime.
Attached is footage of the strikes: https://bit.ly/4sPtSjM
Attached is a photo of the located launcher: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC030420262893745345
16:08
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.
15:14
IDF: Special footage from the Israeli Air Force’s aerial casualty evacuation efforts in Lebanon
IDF soldiers under the Northern Command are continuing targeted ground operations to enhance the forward defensive posture in southern Lebanon.
Israeli Air Force helicopter crews and soldiers remain on constant standby and are deployed in real time to evacuate the wounded quickly and safely, bringing them to hospitals for medical treatment as fast as possible. Soldiers operate alongside ground forces to provide initial medical care and streamline the evacuation process with helicopters, alongside Medical Corps teams delivering life-saving treatment in the field.
The casualty evacuation effort is a mission of the highest value, and since the beginning of operations against the Hezbollah terrorist organization, dozens of evacuations have been carried out, including complex helicopter evacuations from Lebanese territory.
Attached is footage from an Israeli Air Force aerial evacuation in southern Lebanon: https://bit.ly/3PKGNFb
12:15
IDF: Radwan Force Terrorists Questioned by Unit 504: “Hezbollah Joined the War to Avenge Ali Khamenei. Hezbollah Is Sending Us to Die”
During targeted ground operations in southern Lebanon, IDF troops apprehended armed terrorists from the Radwan Force who had planned to fire an anti-tank missile at IDF troops. They were transferred to Unit 504 for questioning.
Investigation of Hezbollah terrorists revealed a decline in operative morale in southern Lebanon. Meanwhile, the Hezbollah terror organization continues to invest efforts to execute terrorist operations.
Investigation of Hezbollah terrorists revealed a decline in operative morale in southern Lebanon. Meanwhile, the Hezbollah terror organization continues to invest efforts to execute terrorist operations.
The questioning also emphasized that Hezbollah entered the fighting in service of the Iranian terror regime: “Hezbollah went out to avenge Sayyed Ali Khamenei.” This serves as further proof that Hezbollah and Iran are one and the same.
According to the questioning: “The morale is on the floor. No one has the strength to go out and fight. I just came out of a year and a half of war. Anyone who leaves their home does so against their will. You can’t tell them (Hezbollah) you don’t want to come. It’s all bombardments, you don’t know when a bomb will fall on you.”
The IDF will continue to operate with determination against the Hezbollah terrorist organization, which chose to join the war as a defender of the Iranian terror regime. The IDF will not allow harm to be caused to Israeli civilians.
Attached is the recording from the questioning of Radwan Force terrorists in Unit 504: https://bit.ly/4bQ8Zz8
11:04
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.
11:04
IDF: IDF soldiers of the 91st Division eliminated armed Hezbollah terrorists who approached them, and located dozens of weapons in southern Lebanon
Earlier this week (Wednesday), armed Hezbollah terrorists approached IDF soldiers of the 91st Division and posed a threat to them.
In a rapid operational response, the Israeli Air Force struck and eliminated the terrorists.
In addition, the soldiers located numerous weapons, including rifles, RPGs, ammunition magazines, and additional weapons.
The IDF will continue to operate decisively against the Hezbollah terrorist organization after it chose to join the hostilities and operate under the auspices of the Iranian regime.
Attached are photos of the located weapons: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC02042026634854687
Attached is footage from the identification and elimination of Hezbollah terrorists: https://bit.ly/4sWbrKA
10:48
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.
10:02
IDF: Data on IDF activity in Lebanon over the past month: approximately 1,000 terrorists eliminated and more than 3,500 targets struck in Lebanon:
The IDF is operating with determination in southern Lebanon through targeted ground operations in several areas, alongside strikes from the air, sea, and land against all centers of gravity of the Hezbollah terrorist organization.
The 91st, 146th, 36th, and 162nd Divisions are leading a focused ground effort in southern Lebanon, including targeted operations, dismantling of terrorist infrastructure, and the elimination of terrorists, while deepening the damage to the organization’s capabilities and pushing it out of the area.
So far, approximately 1,000 terrorists have been eliminated, including many senior commanders and hundreds of Radwan Force operatives. The IDF has struck more than 3,500 terror targets across Lebanon. The strikes have focused on terrorist infrastructure, weapons storage facilities, launch positions, and command and control headquarters.
In addition, key assets and financial storage sites of the “Al-Qard al-Hasan” Association, a financial organization that operates as a parallel banking system in Lebanon, exploits civilian funds, and receives money from Iran to finance the Hezbollah terrorist organization, were struck, alongside five central bridges used for transferring weapons and enemy forces from north to south Lebanon. These strikes have caused significant damage to the terrorist organization’s finances.
Attached are the following:
Photos from IDF ground operations in southern Lebanon: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/IDFANC310320261
Graphics presenting IDF strikes in Lebanon: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/03042026857
03:09
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.