Operation Rising Lion

Iran’s drones and missiles are a wake-up call for Israel and allies, former IAF head says

Israel and it's allies need to rethink how they build, deploy, and invest in defense technology because the scale and diversity of threats are skyrocketing

 (illustrative) A missile is launched during an annual drill in the coastal area of the Gulf of Oman and near the Strait of Hormuz, Iran.
 IAF fighter jets taking off for strikes in Iran, June 16, 2025.

Iranians prefer 'precise' Israeli strike over US attack as protests resume at universities

 L to R: Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, US President Donald Trump against backdrop of respective flags and missile strikes.

The tipping point that changes history - opinion

Illustrative image of former commander of the Israeli Navy, V.-Adm. (res.) Eliezer Marom.

US strikes would aim to weaken Iran's regime, not change it, former Israel Navy chief Marom says


Pro-Palestinian hacktivists launched hundreds of cyberattacks on Israeli space sector

Hacktivists launched 237 cyber operations against space-related entities during the Israel-Hamas war, peaking during Operation Rising Lion against Iran.

Cyber attacks on space

Khamenei’s army: The mysterious US-based Iranian X accounts supporting Iran's regime

A closer examination by The Jerusalem Post of dozens of X accounts replying to Khamenei’s speech revealed a set of numerous common patterns.

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei over a backdrop of the Iranian flag and screenshots of pro-regime messages on X/Twitter in Arabic.

War of the future is already here: IAI chief highlights role of drones, AI in Israel-Iran war

Levy said that the only surprise from Rising Lion wasn't Iran's technology but their "audacity" to fire heavy salvos at a civilian population.

 A missile launched from Iran towards Israel is seen from Jerusalem, June 19, 2025.

Iran's Islamic regime weak, but will fight to survive, Ex-CIA officer who infiltrated country says

Ex-CIA officer Reuel Marc Gerecht, who infiltrated Iran in the 1990s said that Iran’s regime, strained by war and sanctions, will use lethal force to crush any bid to topple it.

Protestors stand on an image of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei with a cross through it, outside the Iranian Embassy on June 22, 2025 in London, United Kingdom.

How Israel’s 12-day war on Iran achieved remarkable military success - analysis

The report illustrates key aspects and successes of Rising Lion, and that Israel has the capacity for great success when it plans for a decisive campaign.

 IR SUPERIORITY proved the decisive factor in both the Six Day War and Israel’s 12-day war against Iran. During Operation Rising Lion, dozens of IDF fighter jets conducted waves of strikes across Iran, decimating the country’s defense systems – more than 1,500 km. from Israeli territory.

Could Iran's Khamenei feel threatened enough to strike Israel? - analysis

Between domestic dysfunction and Middle East geopolitics, could the Islamic Republic use Israel to rally the nation?

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appears among his supporters for the first time since the Iran-Israel war, in Tehran, Iran. June 26, 2025.

Iran giving up on nuclear uranium enrichment shows Khamenei has gone off the deep end - analysis

60% enriched uranium will continue to remain useless for an extensive period of time if Tehran doesn't start to invest billions more into resources.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attends a meeting with students in Tehran, Iran, November 3, 2025

Israeli man indicted for Iran espionage, used reservist girlfriend to collect IDF intelligence

Shimon Azarzar and his girlfriend were arrested in October on suspicion of acting under Iranian direction to gather intelligence and carry out tasks.

 The silhouette of a person, with Iran's flag in the background (illustrative).

Israel spied on Iran air defense movement ahead of succesful Operation Rising Lion - N12

Officials described in detail the entire system that was able to identify Iranian threats during the 12-day war in June and directed the Israel Air Force on where to operate.

 A female air force crew member preparing to strike Iran, June 2025.

Iran's dual reality: As veil restrictions ease, political crackdown deepens - analysis

The authorities' strategy is calculated: relax visible restrictions to soothe public opinion amid Iran's growing economic isolation, while quietly intensifying a crackdown on political dissent.

People walk in Tajrish Bazaar in Tehran, Iran, November 14, 2025.