Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian
The Israeli military expects its operation against Iran's nuclear program and long-range missile capabilities to last for several days. The IDF is preparing for heavy fire from Iran in response to its airstrikes tonight. "At the end of the operation, there will be no nuclear threat," military officials say. "We are in the window of strategic opportunities. We have reached the point of no return, and there is no choice but to act now," IDF officials say. The IDF says it is coordinating its action with the US.
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian
The IDF confirms it has launched an aerial campaign against Iran's nuclear program. Dozens of targets across Iran related to the nuclear program and other military facilities are being struck by the Israeli Air Force, it says. The operation is dubbed "Strength of a Lion." The IDF says Iran has enough enriched uranium to build several bombs within days, and it needs to act against this "imminent threat." Sirens that sounded across Israel a short while ago were a preemptive warning issued by the IDF, ahead of a possible reaction by Iran.