Operation Roaring Lion

Netanyahu, Trump spoke on Friday, agree to meet 'soon' in the US

Netanyahu and Trump last met on February 11, 2026. Later that month, the United States and Israel jointly attacked Iran.

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu give thumbs-up at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 29, 2025.
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir awards US military Captain Nathan John Pernot with the IDF Certificate of Appreciation, July 3, 2026.

IDF chief awards US Air Defense battery captain, commanders with Certificate of Appreciation

Coffins are displayed containing the late Iranian Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and his family at Imam Khomeini Grand Mosque on July 3, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

Iranian general warns of 'harsh response' if Israel, US attack during Khamenei's funeral

The Grand Mosalla is pictured in Tehran on July 3, 2026, ahead of Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei's funeral.

Foreign officials arrive for Khamenei's funeral as Iranian general warns Israel, US against strikes


Trump claims Israel, Iran working towards 'immediate ceasefire' as countries trade blows

Trump's posts come after multiple waves of Iranian strikes against Israel, starting Sunday evening, with the IDF striking several locations across Iran, including in Tehran in response.

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks at Rockland Community College in Suffern, New York.

IDF: New conflict with Iran to last several days, or may escalate to full-blown war

Iran fired more than 20 ballistic missiles at Israel, as the IDF warned the renewed conflict could last several days and intensify further.

IDF officers organizing operations, including strikes on Iran, from the Israel Air Force command center, Tel Aviv, June 8, 2026.

Option to physically remove enriched uranium from Iran exists, fmr. defense minister Gallant says

According to Gallant, such an operation would be dangerous, but "worth paying the price to avoid an existential risk."

A satellite imagery taken on February 1, 2026, shows a new roof over a previously destroyed building at Isfahan nuclear site, Iran.

Underground hospitals, no school: Israel transitions to restricted activity mode after Iran strikes

The restrictions include a total closure of all educational institutions, cancellation of exams, and stricter limits on gatherings and workplaces.

Hospitals move patients underground following Iranian missile barrage, June 8, 2026.

Why Israel could not let Iran’s missile attack go unanswered - analysis

From Washington’s perspective, that makes sense. Trump is trying to preserve negotiations with Iran and avoid a return to open regional war but, from Israel’s perspective, that logic is incomplete.

Smoke rises following an explosion in Tehran amid the war with Iran, March 7, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone.

Iran halts strikes as Netanyahu says Israel will defend itself ‘as much as needed’

Saudi, Qatari leadership coordinate mediation and de-escalation between US, Iran • All flights to and from Iran canceled until further notice • IDF issues evacuation warning for southern Lebanon

Missile impact in central Israel, June 8, 2026.

Israel to respond 'forcefully' to Iranian breach of ceasefire after missiles rain on North

Israel will respond, sources told the 'Post', though Israeli officials are still deciding when and how much. However, a significant Israeli response to Iran's ceasefire breach is expected. 

Anti-missile batteries fire interception missiles toward incoming ballistic missiles launched from Lebanon, as seen in northern Israel, during the war with Iran and Hezbollah and ongoing missile fire toward Israel, March 16, 2026.

US sources dismiss Pentagon leak alleging Israeli spying as anti-Iran war pushback

There have always been "America First" forces within the US, and even within the Pentagon, who opposed American intervention in Iran, and are angry at Israel for its role in starting the war.

 U.S. President Donald Trump points his finger towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they shake hands during a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.

IDF strikes Iran after Trump requests no Israeli retaliation for missile attack

Two IDF soldiers killed, four wounded over weekend in Lebanon • US downs Iranian drones in Hormuz • Pentagon reportedly raises Israel's espionage threat level to 'critical'

IDF strikes Iranian targets. June 8, 2026

Two IDF soldiers killed, as US to make Iranian assets available for repairs in Gulf states

Trump says Iran military 'totally destroyed' • Two IDF officers severely wounded in Lebanon • Missiles launched towards Kuwait, Bahrain

SMOKE BILLOWS from southern Lebanon, following Israeli strikes, as seen from Nabatieh, Lebanon, June 4, 2026.