A high-ranking Israeli government source said, "We are preparing for four days of intensive, combined attacks in the first phase. Tehran will not be the same after that."

In a video from Tehran, local residents excitedly look on as smoke rises from the complex of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei following an Israeli airstrike.

They sense their freedom is near.

Israeli and US forces have reportedly struck numerous Iranian military (IRGC) and intelligence facilities. They are weakening the regime so the people can rise up.

Trump: “We have launched military operations to eliminate the threats from the brutal Iranian regime.”

Trump: There may be casualties. We are doing this for our future.

Trump urges the Iranian people to rise up and take over their government. “This is probably your last chance.

Iranian regime-linked news outlet Tasnim warns that "Iran is preparing for revenge with a harsh response against the Zionist entity."

IDF: A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel.

Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat.

Sirens in northern Israel

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Salam warns Hezbollah against getting involved in the new Iran-Israel war.

"We will not accept interference from any party in Lebanon that will drag us into situations that threaten our security."

IDF: An additional barrage of missiles was launched toward the State of Israel.

Sirens again in northern Israel

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the people of Israel:

“My brothers and sisters, citizens of Israel, not long ago, Israel and the United States began an operation to eliminate the existential threat posed by the terrorist regime in Iran.

"I thank our great friend, President Donald Trump, for his historic leadership.

"For 47 years, the Ayatollah regime has been shouting 'Death to Israel', 'Death to America'. It has shed our blood, murdered many Americans, and massacred its own people.

"Such a murderous terrorist regime must never obtain nuclear weapons, which would enable it to threaten all of humanity."

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"Our joint operation will create the conditions for the brave Iranian people to take their destiny into their own hands.

"The time has come for all segments of the population in Iran - the Persians, Kurds, Azeris, Baluchis, and Ahwazis - to throw off the yoke of tyranny and create a free, peace-loving Iran.

"I call on you, citizens of Israel, to follow the instructions of the Home Front Command. In the coming days of Operation 'Lion's Roar', we will all need patience and inner strength.

"Together, we will stand firm, fight together, and together we will ensure the eternity of Israel."

Sirens in Jerusalem

America’s name for the operation

Contrary to earlier reports, Israel has named the operation “Lion’s Roar”