{"id":26646,"date":"2025-06-13T10:22:59","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T07:22:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/?p=26646"},"modified":"2025-06-13T16:20:33","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T13:20:33","slug":"rising-like-a-lion-idf-launches-major-strike-on-iran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/rising-like-a-lion-idf-launches-major-strike-on-iran\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Iranian Military Leaders Killed as Israel Begins Operation Rising Lion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Israel launched a wide-scale military operation in Iran overnight (Thursday to Friday), under the codename <em>&#8220;Am K&#8217;Lavi&#8221;<\/em> (&#8220;With the Might of a Lion&#8221;). In the opening strike, the Israeli Air Force eliminated numerous senior officials from Iran\u2019s General Staff and bombed military and nuclear sites.<\/p>\n<p>In recent hours, Iran launched approximately 100 UAVs toward Israel. The Israeli Air Force successfully intercepted all of them. Sirens sounded in Jordan over concerns of possible airspace incursions. Reports confirm the elimination of IRGC Commander Hossein Salami, Iranian Chief of Staff Mohammad Bagheri, and several other senior nuclear scientists.<\/p>\n<p><strong>IDF Spokesperson&#8217;s Public Update<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">A statement from IDF Spokesperson BG Effie Defrin on the preemptive Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear targets <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/IJNT5LXz6o\">pic.twitter.com\/IJNT5LXz6o<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IDF\/status\/1933328551333216407?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 13, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>14:38<\/strong> \u2013 The IDF is redeploying forces along the Jordanian border and expediting the establishment of a new eastern division \u2013 the &#8220;Giladi Division.&#8221; According to journalist Doron Kadosh, the division is now officially active, nearly six weeks ahead of schedule. It will be responsible for securing the eastern border amid concerns of potential ground infiltration or invasion via Jordan. A reserve infantry brigade has been dispatched to operate under the new division.<\/p>\n<p><strong>14:20<\/strong> \u2013 IDF strikes in Iran (illustrative image)<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"\u05d0\u05d9\u05dc\u05d5\u05e1\u05d8\u05e8\u05e6\u05d9\u05d4 \u05ea\u05e7\u05d9\u05e4\u05d5\u05ea \u05e6\u05d4&quot;\u05dc \u05d1\u05d0\u05d9\u05e8\u05d0\u05df (\u05e6\u05d9\u05dc\u05d5\u05dd: \u05d3\u05d5\u05d1\u05e8 \u05e6\u05d4&quot;\u05dc)\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/M7Mdr94g4tY?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/reganews.co.il\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>14:15<\/strong> \u2013 The Prime Minister, Defense Minister, and senior military officials will convene a security assessment at 18:30.<\/p>\n<p><strong>14:10<\/strong> \u2013 Iran&#8217;s Ministry of Communications announced: &#8220;Due to the country&#8217;s special circumstances, temporary internet restrictions have been imposed. These will be lifted once the situation returns to normal.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>13:55<\/strong> \u2013 IDF Spokesperson Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Air Force continues to carry out strikes deep within Iranian territory.<\/li>\n<li>Most UAVs launched at Israel were intercepted. Air defense systems operated successfully, though not flawlessly.<\/li>\n<li>The Natanz nuclear facility suffered significant damage. This IRGC-controlled enrichment site was central to Iran&#8217;s nuclear program.<\/li>\n<li>The commander of the IRGC Air Force, responsible for missile attacks on Israel, terror operations, and disruption of maritime trade, was eliminated. He was behind the UAV attacks and strikes on civilian vessels.<\/li>\n<li>Our air defense systems are strong, but not impervious. The public must follow Home Front Command instructions at all times.<\/li>\n<li>Instructions may change. The Ministry of Defense emphasizes: intense days lie ahead, and readiness is essential.<\/li>\n<li>The operation is only at its beginning. Iran retains operational capabilities and appears intent on continuing its response.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>13:50<\/strong> \u2013 Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian: &#8220;God willing, the Zionist regime will regret its actions today.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>13:27<\/strong> \u2013 The IDF confirms the elimination of the IRGC Air Force Commander and his senior leadership.<\/p>\n<p>The IRGC Air Force has led repeated attacks against Israeli civilians. Its commander, Amir Ali Hajizadeh, directed missile and UAV strikes from Iran to Israel in October and again in April. He and his associates also orchestrated the 2019 drone attack on Saudi oil facilities.<\/p>\n<p>Hajizadeh repeatedly pledged loyalty to the goal of Israel&#8217;s destruction and played a central role in formulating the regime&#8217;s eradication strategy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>13:08<\/strong> \u2013 Former U.S. President Donald Trump responds to Israel&#8217;s preemptive strike: &#8220;This will only escalate.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>12:30<\/strong> \u2013 Explosions heard in Shiraz, Iran<\/p>\n<p><strong>12:20<\/strong> \u2013 Reports from Iran: Israeli Air Force strikes at Tabriz Airport<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Tabriz right now <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yvkRXExh4H\">pic.twitter.com\/yvkRXExh4H<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Saeed Azimi (@SaeedAzimi1772) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SaeedAzimi1772\/status\/1933454953034457273?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 13, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>12:18<\/strong> \u2013 Israeli Air Force renews strikes in Iran<\/p>\n<p><strong>12:15<\/strong> \u2013 The Air Force confirms a strike on Iran&#8217;s central uranium enrichment facility in Natanz, causing severe damage to underground infrastructure and enrichment systems.<\/p>\n<p><strong>12:10<\/strong> \u2013 Mossad releases footage from inside Iran during the covert operation<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"\u05d4\u05de\u05d5\u05e1\u05d3 \u05de\u05e4\u05e8\u05e1\u05dd \u05ea\u05d9\u05e2\u05d5\u05d3 \u05de\u05d0\u05d9\u05e8\u05d0\u05df \u05d1\u05e2\u05ea \u05d4\u05e4\u05e2\u05d5\u05dc\u05d4\u00a0\u05d4\u05d7\u05e9\u05d0\u05d9\u05ea (\u05e6\u05d9\u05dc\u05d5\u05dd: \u05d4\u05de\u05d5\u05e1\u05d3)\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hMOlAnMDSYw?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/reganews.co.il\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>12:00<\/strong> \u2013 The Defense Minister was informed: most senior IRGC Air Force officials were eliminated while gathered in an underground headquarters.<\/p>\n<p><strong>10:53<\/strong> \u2013 All UAVs launched from Iran were intercepted<\/p>\n<p><strong>10:50<\/strong> \u2013 Home Front Command: No further need to remain near protected areas<\/p>\n<p><strong>10:43<\/strong> \u2013 Mansour Abbas addresses Israel&#8217;s Arab citizens:<br \/>\n&#8220;Given the unprecedented emergency and security escalation, I urge Arab citizens to exercise heightened caution, stay alert, and fully comply with Home Front Command instructions to protect yourselves and your families.<br \/>\nThis situation is unlike any previous conflict or escalation, both in terms of danger and potential deterioration. We must act responsibly, be aware of the risks, and follow all laws and official instructions.<br \/>\nOur Arab society aspires to peace and security, calls for an end to war and conflict, and seeks fair, peaceful solutions that ensure dignity, freedom, and safety for all peoples of the region.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>10:40<\/strong> \u2013 Report: Netanyahu informed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz that Israel intended to strike Iran<\/p>\n<p><strong>10:30<\/strong> \u2013 Israeli Air Force strikes dozens of radars and SAM launchers in western Iran. Defense Minister: &#8220;We will continue to thwart the nuclear program \u2013 Iran will be defeated.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>10:00<\/strong> \u2013 IDF Intelligence Chief Maj. Gen. Shlomi Binder: &#8220;We exposed progress in Iran&#8217;s nuclear project. We are on high alert, prepared to disrupt and remove the threat.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>09:45<\/strong> \u2013 Education Ministry activates an emotional support hotline; Chief Rabbis urge public to avoid gatherings this Shabbat and to pray at home<\/p>\n<p><strong>09:40<\/strong> \u2013 Jordanian media reports sirens across the country due to fears of missile or UAV infiltration<\/p>\n<p><strong>09:35<\/strong> \u2013 El Al cancels all flights due to airspace closure. Passengers offered refunds or vouchers; new bookings suspended through June 30 or until the situation stabilizes<\/p>\n<p><strong>09:30<\/strong> \u2013 Israeli Air Force begins intercepting UAVs launched from Iran<\/p>\n<p><strong>09:25<\/strong> \u2013 Labor Minister signs order to activate essential services during Operation &#8220;Am K&#8217;Lavi.&#8221; Critical workers to continue work despite the emergency<\/p>\n<p><strong>09:10<\/strong> \u2013 Growing assessment: Iranian Air Force Commander also eliminated<\/p>\n<p><strong>09:05<\/strong> \u2013 Defense Minister Yoav Gallant expresses confidence in IDF and security forces, wishes them success in removing the existential threat to Israel<\/p>\n<p><strong>09:00<\/strong> \u2013 IDF reveals: Iranian regime advanced a coordinated plan for Israel&#8217;s destruction \u2013 via nuclear, missile, and terrorist means \u2013 in coordination with Hamas and Hezbollah<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"DECLASSIFIED: Iran\u2019s Nuclear Plans\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/K8AG4TLDQjY?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/reganews.co.il\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>08:50<\/strong> \u2013 IDF estimates additional senior Iranians were eliminated; names not yet released<\/p>\n<p><strong>08:45<\/strong> \u2013 Iran&#8217;s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei tweets in Hebrew<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"rtl\" lang=\"iw\">\u05d4\u05d9\u05e9\u05d5\u05ea \u05d4\u05e6\u05d9\u05d5\u05e0\u05d9\u05ea \u05e6\u05e8\u05d9\u05db\u05d4 \u05dc\u05e6\u05e4\u05d5\u05ea \u05dc\u05e2\u05d5\u05e0\u05e9 \u05db\u05d1\u05d3. \u05d9\u05d3\u05d4 \u05d4\u05d7\u05d6\u05e7\u05d4 \u05e9\u05dc \u05d4\u05db\u05d5\u05d7 \u05d4\u05e6\u05d1\u05d0\u05d9 \u05e9\u05dc \u05d4\u05e8\u05e4\u05d5\u05d1\u05dc\u05d9\u05e7\u05d4 \u05d4\u05d0\u05e1\u05dc\u05d0\u05de\u05d9\u05ea \u05dc\u05d0 \u05ea\u05e8\u05e4\u05d4 \u05de\u05de\u05e0\u05d4.<br \/>\n\u05d4\u05d9\u05e9\u05d5\u05ea \u05d4\u05e4\u05d5\u05e9\u05e2\u05ea \u05ea\u05db\u05e0\u05e0\u05d4 \u05dc\u05e2\u05e6\u05de\u05d4 \u05d2\u05d5\u05e8\u05dc \u05de\u05e8 \u05d5\u05e2\u05ea\u05d9\u05d3 \u05de\u05dc\u05d0 \u05d9\u05d9\u05e1\u05d5\u05e8\u05d9\u05dd.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Khamenei.ir Hebrew (@Khamenei_Heb) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Khamenei_Heb\/status\/1933397772377764303?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 13, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>08:40<\/strong> \u2013 Large events, including demonstrations and the Pride Parade, canceled<\/p>\n<p><strong>08:30<\/strong> \u2013 Israir relocates aircraft from Ben Gurion Airport due to its closure<\/p>\n<p><strong>08:26<\/strong> \u2013 IDF releases new images from fighter jets during and before the strike<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26669\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26669\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26669 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-44-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-44-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-44-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-44-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-44-1536x1025.webp 1536w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-44.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26669\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">107th Squadron departs for Iran | Photo: IDF Spokesperson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26670\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26670\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26670 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4-8-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4-8-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4-8-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4-8-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4-8-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4-8.webp 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26670\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">&#8220;Adir&#8221; fighter jets en route to Iran | Photo: IDF Spokesperson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>08:25<\/strong> \u2013 National Security Council updates travel safety instructions for Israelis abroad<\/p>\n<p><strong>08:20<\/strong> \u2013 Israel detects launch of around 100 UAVs from Iran toward Israeli territory<\/p>\n<p><strong>08:02<\/strong> \u2013 IDF: We eliminated the top three military commanders of the Iranian regime<\/p>\n<p>Overnight, more than 200 Israeli Air Force fighter jets, guided by precise intelligence from the Military Intelligence Directorate, struck over 100 targets throughout Iran, including hideouts of top Iranian military officials.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Those eliminated include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces: Mohammad Hossein Bagheri<\/li>\n<li>Commander of the IRGC: Hossein Salami<\/li>\n<li>Commander of Khatam-al Anbiya Headquarters: Gholam Ali Rashid<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>07:56<\/strong> \u2013 IDF: Iran launched 100 UAVs toward Israel; interception efforts underway<\/p>\n<p><strong>07:54<\/strong> \u2013 IDF confirms: Iranian Chief of Staff, IRGC Commander, and other senior officials eliminated<\/p>\n<p><strong>Netanyahu: &#8220;A successful opening strike \u2013 many achievements ahead&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"\u05e0\u05ea\u05e0\u05d9\u05d4\u05d5: &quot;\u05de\u05db\u05ea \u05e4\u05ea\u05d9\u05d7\u05d4 \u05de\u05d5\u05e6\u05dc\u05d7\u05ea \u2013 \u05dc\u05e4\u05e0\u05d9\u05e0\u05d5 \u05d4\u05d9\u05e9\u05d2\u05d9\u05dd \u05e8\u05d1\u05d9\u05dd&quot; (\u05e6\u05d9\u05dc\u05d5\u05dd: \u05dc\u05e2&quot;\u05de)\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/52rrQuF6Yvc?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/reganews.co.il\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>07:30<\/strong> \u2013 Israeli estimate: more than 10 Iranian nuclear scientists eliminated<\/p>\n<p><strong>07:11<\/strong> \u2013 Israeli sources to Al Arabiya: Over 300 strikes carried out<\/p>\n<p><strong>07:03<\/strong> \u2013 Report: Natanz nuclear facility destroyed and &#8220;rendered unusable&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>06:38<\/strong> \u2013 Head of Iran&#8217;s Atomic Energy Organization confirms severe damage to Natanz site<\/p>\n<p><strong>06:25<\/strong> \u2013 Fars News confirms elimination of Iranian Chief of Staff Mohammad Bagheri<\/p>\n<p><strong>06:23<\/strong> \u2013 Iran reports: Israeli airstrikes ongoing in Tehran and Ahvaz<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26675\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26675\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26675 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/9-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/9-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/9-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/9-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/9-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/9.webp 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26675\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Footage from Ichilov Hospital\u2019s underground emergency wing | Photo: Jenny Yerushalmi, Ichilov Spokesperson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Mossad\u2019s &#8220;Iranian Beepers Operation&#8221;<br \/>\n<\/strong>A senior Israeli security source revealed dramatic details of a secret Mossad operation deep inside Iran, carried out in tandem with Israel\u2019s airstrikes on military and nuclear targets. The operation aimed to disrupt Iran\u2019s strategic capabilities and air defenses with precise, well-coordinated strikes.<\/p>\n<p>According to the report, Mossad agents smuggled special weapons into Iran and planted them near critical sites, including missile systems and air defense installations. These weapons were activated from inside Iran at the onset of the operation, synchronized with Israeli Air Force strikes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>State of Emergency Declared in Israel<br \/>\n<\/strong>Israel declared a special state of emergency on the home front: schools and gatherings were canceled. The U.S. confirmed Israel had provided prior notice and warned Iran not to target American assets. Tehran threatens harsh retaliation against Israel and the United States.<\/p>\n<p>The Prime Minister commented this morning: &#8220;We delivered a very successful opening strike, and with God\u2019s help, we will achieve many accomplishments.&#8221; He spoke during a situation assessment at IDF Headquarters in Tel Aviv.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Senior Iranian Officials Eliminated in the Strikes<br \/>\n<\/strong>Reports from Iran confirm the strikes inflicted heavy losses on the Islamic Republic&#8217;s military and nuclear leadership. Among the casualties are top commanders, security officials, and prominent nuclear scientists.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IRGC Commander<\/strong>: Hossein Salami, the IRGC\u2019s supreme commander, was officially confirmed dead. Known as a militant figure, Salami pushed for Iran\u2019s military entrenchment across the Middle East.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chief of Staff<\/strong>: Mohammad Bagheri, head of Iran\u2019s military, was killed. Though early reports were conflicting, officials later confirmed his death. Bagheri oversaw military exercises and strategic planning.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deputy Chief of Staff<\/strong>: Gholam Ali Rashid, Bagheri\u2019s deputy and commander of Khatam-al Anbiya Headquarters, was also killed. A veteran officer, he managed Iran\u2019s ground operations for decades.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nuclear Scientists<\/strong>: Several senior nuclear scientists were also eliminated:<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Fereydoon Abbasi, former head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran<\/li>\n<li>Abdolhamid Minuchehr, Dean of Nuclear Engineering at Shahid Beheshti University<\/li>\n<li>Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi, President of Islamic Azad University, who spearheaded advanced nuclear research initiatives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Over 100 UAVs launched from Tehran toward Israel were intercepted by Israeli Air Force fighter jets outside Israeli territory | The IDF has eliminated numerous senior officials from Iran\u2019s General Staff.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":44,"featured_media":26667,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,6,65],"tags":[3933,1539,1480,2069,3885,6748,6749,6747,5034,2396],"class_list":["post-26646","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-politics","category-security","category-world","tag-airstrike","tag-iran","tag-israel","tag-israeli-air-force","tag-middle-east-security","tag-mossad-operation","tag-natanz","tag-nuclear-facility-attack","tag-revolutionary-guard","tag-united-states"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.7 (Yoast SEO v24.7) - 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