As Operation Rising Lion (Am KaLavi) enters its fourth day, the Israeli Air Force continues its extensive campaign across Iran. This evening (Monday), the IDF announced the targeted destruction of an Iranian truck carrying surface-to-air missile launchers. The vehicle was struck while traveling on the main highway between Tehran and Qom, after being identified in real time. The attack destroyed both the launcher and the missiles it carried.
Watch the strike on the main highway between Tehran and Qom:
Additional footage released earlier today showed the destruction of several other trucks carrying weaponry:
Iranian Regime Weakening, Reports of Khamenei’s Deterioration
According to “Iran International,” a Western intelligence source revealed that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has been removed from central decision-making due to a severe mental decline. Military commanders are reportedly concealing the full extent of the war from him to stabilize his condition.
Netanyahu: “The Regime is Weak—We Are Changing the Middle East”
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared in a press conference earlier today, “The regime is weak, and it now realizes just how weak it is. We are changing the entire Middle East. Millions of regime opponents are full of hope because of what we’re doing in Iran.”
He added, “Toppling the Iranian regime is a possible outcome. This regime is fragile. We are seeing major shifts within Iran. I’m releasing video messages to the Iranian people—millions are watching, and they understand the regime’s weakness. It could lead to real change. No one predicted the fall of the Soviet Union, and few foresaw Assad’s decline.”
Israeli Drone Destroys Two Iranian F-14 Jets, UAV Launch Prevented
During the fourth day of the operation, an IDF UAV struck and destroyed two Iranian F-14 fighter jets at an airport in Tehran. These jets were reportedly preparing to intercept Israeli aircraft.
RECAP of Our Recent Operations Over Tehran:
Strike on two F-14 fighter jets that were located at an airport in Tehran. These jets were intended to intercept Israeli aircraft.
❌ Thwarted a UAV launch attempt toward Israel.
Eliminated a launch cell minutes before launch… pic.twitter.com/y1gY7oBz99
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) June 16, 2025
In another operation, the Air Force thwarted a UAV launch attempt toward Israel. UAV units tracked the launch team as they deployed their equipment. Within minutes, the team and its launchers were eliminated—just before they could fire.
Several missile salvos were launched from Iran toward Israel throughout the day. As of now, no casualties have been reported.
Netanyahu: “We’ve Eliminated Half of Iran’s UAVs”
Speaking from the Knesset plenary, Netanyahu outlined a series of operational achievements: significant damage to Iran’s nuclear facility, systematic strikes on ballistic missile production sites, elimination of half of Iran’s UAV arsenal, and destruction of the Iranian regime’s central broadcasting center. He stated that approximately 10 Iranian nuclear scientists have been eliminated—and that this is just the beginning.
Netanyahu on Fox news
Earlier today Prime Minister Netanyahu made an appearance on Fox news channel, discussing Iran’s nuclear plans, American support and his projections for the war. “The Iran regime is very weak”, he said. “It’s basically left with 2 things. Its plans to have atomic bombs and
the ballistic missiles. That’s basically what Iran has. They certainly don’t have the people. 80% of the people will throw these
theological thugs out”.
He went on to call the Iranian people “brave and gifted”, and emphasized their “ancient friendship” with the Jewish people since the times of Cyrus the Great.
צפו בראיון שלי לרשת פוקס ניוז >> pic.twitter.com/LEf1rvaHmj
— Benjamin Netanyahu – בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) June 16, 2025
Adi Neiman & Hadas Amram contributed to this article
