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Time of India
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'Ring of fire': Israel says it flipped Iran's war doctrine; IDF vows unrelenting pace
Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, Chief of Staff of the IDF (Picture source: IDF) Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, Chief of Staff of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), told Israel's intelligence officers on Thursday that the country had turned Iran's 'ring of fire' against them — a reference to alleged years of Iranian preparation for attacks on Israel. "We are now turning the 'ring of fire' -- the sword that they built for years to attack us -- against them on their territory," Zamir told troops in the Intelligence Directorate. He went on to praised their efforts and described the current operations as transformative. 'What we are doing here is historic — we are changing the face of the Middle East,' he said, adding that their success was being closely watched around the world. Zamir credited the team with 'extraordinary capabilities,' calling them the people behind making the campaign possible. "Every citizen of this country, and the whole world, is looking at you with admiration and respect. Everyone wants to learn how this happened, and I'm telling you, there are miracles, and those that make them happen are people, and in this case, those people are you." The statement followed his visit to the IDF's Targeting Center, where officials said major operations had recently been carried out against Iranian positions, reported Jerusalem Post. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Meanwhile, Major General Shlomi Binder said that the IDF struck Iran's elite Quds Force heavily on the first night of operations. He said one covert headquarters in the mountains was destroyed, and hours later, another strike targeted the Chief of Staff of Khatam al-Anbiya — Iran's main construction and engineering arm linked to its military — who had moved to a nearby location in Tehran. "Two days ago, thanks to excellent work by the headquarters and command and control array, we struck one of the regime's covert headquarters in the mountains. Some of the commanders managed to flee to a secondary location. Twelve hours later, we succeeded in striking the Chief of Staff of Khatam al-Anbiya, who had fled to the same secondary location in another mountain ridge in Tehran," he said. Binder said about 30 commanders had been targeted so far, with several senior names already made public. He stressed that the campaign would continue at full pace because Israel would not tolerate the threat. "We need to deliver, increase the pace, and that's exactly what we're doing," he said. "Because this is the kind of threat that, I emphasise, the State of Israel cannot tolerate. Period. That's the reason we launched this campaign, and that's the reason you are working hard."
5 days ago
- Politics
Israel-Iran live updates: Trump rejected Israeli plan to kill Iran's supreme leader, per US officials
The Israeli Police said Sunday there had been "multiple confirmed fatalities." 4:24 Aerial attacks between Israel and Iran continued overnight into Sunday, marking a third day of strikes following Israel's Friday attack. That surprise strike hit the heart of the Iran's nuclear program, killing several nuclear scientists as well as high-ranking military leaders, according to Israeli officials. The U.S. did not provide any military assistance or have any involvement in Israel's Friday strike, a U.S. official told ABC News. 60 Updates Jun 13, 2025, 1:06 PM EDT Delta cancels all flights from New York-JFK to Tel Aviv through August Delta Air lines has paused flights to Tel Aviv from New York-JFK through August 31 in response to the ongoing conflict in the region. "Customers impacted by flight cancellations will receive notifications via the Fly Delta app and contact information listed in their reservation as these cancellations are processed in Delta's system and may contact Delta or their travel agent for rebooking options," Delta airlines said in a statement. A travel waiver has been issued for all customers to and from Tel Aviv through Aug. 31. -ABC News' Sam Sweeney Jun 13, 2025, 12:45 PM EDT Israeli attacks in Iran are ongoing Israeli forces' attacks on Iran are ongoing, according to the Israel Defense Forces Chief of the General Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir. "We are continuing with full force and at a high pace in order to meet the goals we have set for ourselves," Zamir said in a statement Friday evening local time. "We are continuing with the two main efforts we set for ourselves – the defensive effort and the offensive effort," Zamir said. "I remind everyone that we are facing a dangerous and complex enemy, and we must maintain a very high level of readiness." -ABC News' Jordana Miller Israel preparing for more possible Iranian retaliation, Netanyahu says The Israeli attack "created a state of chaos in Iran," but Israel needs to assume "there will be an attack against us," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a video statement Friday evening local time. "It could be an attack in very severe waves," Netanyahu said, in a statement made in Hebrew. Israel is preparing for more potential Iranian retaliation, he said. "Citizens of Israel, you need to understand, do not be euphoric," Netanyahu said. "We informed the Americans in advance. They knew about the attack. What the U.S. will do now I leave to the president. Trump makes decisions independently," Netanyahu said. Netanyahu said he targeted Iran's nuclear facilities because "if Iran has nuclear weapons, we won't be able to be here, so that's the first target." Netanyahu said he gave his military the directive to attack Iran after former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed in Lebanon in September 2024. Netanyahu originally set the date of the attack for the end of April, but said it was "postponed" for "various reasons." Netanyahu said he wanted to attack Iran twice before but was unable to get a political majority to support the attack. -ABC News' Jordana Miller Jun 13, 2025, 12:17 PM EDT State Dept. warns of missiles, drones or rockets over Iraqi airspace The U.S. Embassy in Iraq is warning Americans of potential missiles, drones or rockets flying over Iraqi airspace, instructing them to "maintain maximum awareness" and seek cover in the event of an incident. This alert is similar to another the State Department pushed out earlier this morning warning embassy personnel to shelter in place, which has since been canceled. The department has also reissued an alert telling Americans not to travel to Iran, but Iran has long been a level 4 country -- meaning Americans should not travel there under any circumstances and the State Department has repeatedly stressed this well in advance of last night's strikes.
Egypt Independent
6 days ago
- Politics
- Egypt Independent
We have destroyed Iran's air defenses, Israeli Army Chief announces
The Israeli Army's Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir called Israeli strikes targeting Iran 'successful,' stating they have successfully managed to hit Iranian air defense units, opening the way for new waves of attack. In a statement circulated by Hebrew media, Zamir asserted that Israeli fighter jets can now 'Roam freely in Iran's skies without any obstacles.' The Israeli Chief of Staff added that 'Israel has destroyed military capabilities in Syria and Hezbollah,' which, he claimed, 'facilitated the Israeli Air Force's mission in reaching Iran and reduced flight time.' He indicated that the trajectory of Israeli operations against Iran would undergo a major shift after hitting Iranian air defenses, becoming 'escalatory and faster.' The Jerusalem Post quoted Israeli military intelligence experts confirming that the initial strikes on Iranian targets indicate the success of Israeli intelligence in penetrating deep into Iran. This is further evidenced, they noted, by the direct hits on their targets, whether military, nuclear, or Iranian leadership sites.
NDTV
13-06-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
"Can't Wait For Another Time": Israel's Army Chief On Iran Strike
Jerusalem: Israel Defence Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir has said Israel launched the military offensive against Iran's nuclear programme "because the time had come; we'd reached the point of no return". "We cannot wait for another time to act, we have no choice," Zamir said in remarks published by the IDF. "History, both distant and recent, has taught us that in the face of ambitions to destroy us, we must not bow our heads, and so we fight to preserve our existence. Freedom is granted to those who are willing to fight for it," he emphasised. Declaring the launch of Operation Rising Lion aimed at foiling Iran's nuclear ambitions, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed on Friday that his country has struck at the heart of the Islamic regime's nuclear programme, including its main enrichment facility in Natanz.
DW
02-06-2025
- Politics
- DW
Middle East: Dozens of Palestinians killed at aid site – DW – 06/01/2025
06/01/2025 June 1, 2025 IDF head Zamir orders Gaza operation expansion The Israeli army's Chief of General Staff Eyal Zamir has ordered an expansion of the IsraeliDefense Forces' (IDF) operation in the Gaza Strip. IDF head Zamir visited troops in one of the enclave's coastal areas while announcing the move, saying Palestinian militant group Hamas "is losing control" over the Strip. "We are in the midst of a powerful and relentless operation," Zamir was quoted as saying by the DPA news agency. This comes hours after Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said the IDF will go ahead with its plans regardless of the negotiations over a potential ceasefire and a hostage deal.
