Sources for the television network "France 24": The Iranian ambassador in Lebanon will not leave despite the expulsion order

Netanyahu in a statement from Northern Command: "I have just instructed to further expand the existing security zone. We are determined to fundamentally change the situation in the north."

In the last 24 hours: The IDF has completed over 140 strikes against the missile array of the Iranian terror regime in central and western Iran

Alongside the three waves of strikes carried out during the last 24 hours across Tehran, the Air Force, under the guidance of Military Intelligence, continued to relentlessly attack the infrastructure of the Iranian terror regime throughout central and western Iran.

As part of dozens of sorties conducted, the Air Force carried out more than 140 strikes against the infrastructure of the Iranian terror regime, including ballistic missile launch and storage sites that pose a threat to the State of Israel, alongside air defense infrastructures.

Source: Iran's ambassador will defy Lebanon' expulsion order, won't leave country today

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Darkness strike in Tehran
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Washington Post: Satellite images show the damage to Iran's missile production infrastructure. Four ballistic missile production sites and at least 29 launch pads have been destroyed since the start of the campaign

In Israel, it is expected that they will offer the Americans to consider establishing bases in the country, as we published tonight in the "Central Edition." The intention is both to relocate bases from other places in the Middle East and to establish new complexes, in order to utilize the presence of forces already here against the backdrop of regional changes and ongoing security challenges.

The Commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), Adm. Brad Cooper arrived in Israel earlier today for a meeting with Israeli Chief of General Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir and other senior military officials, with the primary topic being the ongoing joint strike campaign against Iran.

Tom Cotton, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations and Security Committee: The regime will no longer be able to endanger the civilized world. It will no longer be able to threaten American forces, our friends in Israel, and the Arab countries in the region. It will no longer be able to fire missiles that can reach Europe and our base in the Indian Ocean.
(Ben Yaniv)

The NYT reports that with the arrival of 2,500 marines and 2,500 sailors, the US has increased the number of American forces in the Middle East to more than 50,000, about 10,000 more than usual, while President Trump considers his next steps against Iran.

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US President Donald Trump on the social network Truth: "A great day in Iran. Many targets that had been in the crosshairs for a long time were neutralized and destroyed by our wonderful, best and deadliest army in the world"

Speaking to reporters onboard Air Force One, President Trump claims that there have already been two “regime changes” in Iran, and that the members of both the first and second regimes are all dead, while the third regime has been “very reasonable.”

IDF: The IDF is currently striking Iranian terror regime military infrastructure across Tehran

Dozens of IDF fighter jets struck weapons research, development and manufacturing sites in Tehran, dropping over 120 munitions on Revolutionary Guard compounds and facilities producing critical components for ballistic missiles.

President Trump told the Financial Times that he wants to "take Iran's oil," noting that the US can seize key export points like Kharg Island, against the backdrop of the deployment of thousands of American soldiers to the Middle East.

He added, "My priority is to take the oil," comparing it to actions in Venezuela.

Trump: "To be honest, my favorite thing is to take the oil in Iran, but there are stupid people in the US who ask 'why are you doing this?' - they are just stupid."

He also said: "Maybe we'll take Kharg Island, maybe not. We have many options, but that also means we'll have to be there for some time."

When asked about Iran's defense capabilities on the island, he replied: "I don't think they have any defense. We can take it very easily."

IDF: The IDF Struck Additional Weapon Production Sites in Tehran Overnight

During waves of airstrikes over the past two days in Tehran, approximately 40 weapons production and research facilities were struck:

Yesterday, the Israeli Air Force, acting on precise IDF intelligence, completed a wave of strikes against infrastructure belonging to the Iranian regime across Tehran.

As part of the strikes, more than 80 munitions were deployed against the regime’s weapons production sites. Among the targets struck were:

* A facility used for assembling long-range surface-to-air missiles, which pose a threat to the Israeli Air Force’s freedom of aerial operation.

* A site for manufacturing weapon components required for the development of anti-tank missiles and small anti-aircraft missiles.

* A facility for the production, research, and development of ballistic missile engines.

Over the past two days, the IDF has intensified its strikes against the regime’s production sites in Tehran, targeting approximately 40 facilities involved in the production, research, and development of weaponry in large-scale aerial operations.

The IDF will continue to deepen the damage to the regime’s military industries in order to deny the production capabilities it has built over the years.

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Strong in declarations, weak in actions:

The Iranian ambassador is still sitting in Beirut this morning - despite being demanded to leave by yesterday.

Foreign Minister Sa'ar: "Lebanon is a virtual state effectively occupied by Iran. The Iranian ambassador is drinking his coffee in the Lebanese capital this morning and mocking the 'host' state. Hezbollah ministers are still serving in the Lebanese government, which will not be re-elected as long as the decision to confront the Iranian occupation is not made."

President of Egypt: I say to President Trump - no one can stop the war except you

Iranian media outlets are publishing footage from the moments when Ali Reza Tangsiri, commander of the Revolutionary Guards Navy, gave the order to close the Strait of Hormuz.

An order that cost him dearly...