According to the IDF, the updated planning is being built on operational achievements and shortcomings identified during Operation Rising Lion.

The remarks came hours after US President Donald Trump announced the US had begun “major combat operations in Iran,” as Washington and Jerusalem opened a new phase of confrontation with Tehran.

Although it turns out Khamenei was killed likely in the war's opening moments by around 30 bombs around 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning, the more intense response only came later.

As part of the preparations for the attack, which, as noted, had been scheduled long beforehand, US President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu held several conversations in recent weeks.

Iranian citizens have shared footage of the locations of US and Israeli strikes on Saturday morning, despite the regime urging civilians not to publish such information during the 12 Day War.

Israelis endure fear, fatigue, and uncertainty, waiting anxiously for America’s next move on Iran and what it means for their future.

As Israel reaches 10 million citizens amid war, one photographer captures 100 lives that reveal a quieter, more human story.