Israel Defense Forces

As part of the forward defensive effort, IDF troops continue targeted ground operations in southern Lebanon against Hezbollah and have struck +2,000 terror targets struck: 📍~120 Hezbollah command posts 📦100+ weapons storage facilities 🚀130+ missile launchers 🔴570+ Hezbollah terrorists were eliminated The IDF will continue to operate against Hezbollah after they chose to join the conflict in defense of the Iranian terror regime.

🔴ELIMINATED: Ali Mohammad Naini, the Spokesperson and Head of the Public Relations Array of the IRGC. Naini served in several propaganda and public relations roles. In his role as the IRGC's main propagandist for the past 2 years, he disseminated the regime's terrorist propaganda to its proxies across the Middle East in order to influence and advance terror attacks against Israel.

⭕️In response to yesterday’s events in which Druze civilians were attacked, the IDF struck a command center and weapons in military compounds belonging to the Syrian regime in southern Syria. The IDF will not tolerate harm towards the Druze population in Syria and will continue to operate to defend them. The IDF continues to monitor developments in southern Syria and will operate in accordance with directives from the political echelon.

Since Hezbollah decided to support the Iranian regime and attack Israel on March 2nd, they have fired ~700 rockets, missiles and UAVs toward Israel from areas south of the Litani River. Those same areas south of the Litani were supposed to be cleared of Hezbollah’s terror by the Lebanese army, yet they failed to do so. We have no choice but to operate against the threat Hezbollah poses to our civilians.

⚓️🎯IRANIAN NAVAL INFRASTRUCTURE STRUCK IN THE CASPIAN SEA Targets included: • Iranian Navy vessels, including missile ships, support vessels boats, & guard ships. • A port command center from which Iranian Navy forces controlled naval operations • Central infrastructure used for vessel repair and maintenance

⭕️ The IDF has targeted Litani River crossings that Hezbollah used for both terrorist movement and to transfer thousands of weapons, including rockets and rocket launchers, intended to be used against IDF troops and Israeli civilians in terrorist attacks. Prior to the strikes, warnings were published to ensure that civilians distance themselves from the crossings, in order to reduce civilian harm. In footage released in the past few hours, a journalist is seen at the “Qasmiya” crossing. An explicit warning had been issued regarding this area. The crossing was struck after sufficient time had passed since warnings. The crossing was again targeted today at 12:30. The IDF calls on the residents of Lebanon to heed the warnings published on various platforms. The IDF does not target civilians or journalists and operates in accordance with international law.

🔴ELIMINATED: Basij Force soldier while guarding a Basij Force entrance post. Earlier this week, Basij soldiers operating at over 10 posts across Tehran were targeted.

🎥 WATCH: IAF aircraft dismantled an Iranian ‘MI-17’ Helicopter at ‘Sanandaj’ Airport in Hamadan, Iran.

🔴ELIMINATED: Hassan Ali Marwan, the commander of the “Imam Hussein Division” within a week of eliminating his predecessor The “Imam Hussein Division” is a military force used by the Iranian Quds Force to advance the interests of the Iranian terror regime and to carry out attacks. Marwan was responsible for coordinating between the division and senior military officials in both Hezbollah and the Quds Force. In addition, he commanded over the launch of missiles, UAVs, and rockets toward Israel.

🔴ELIMINATED: Esmaeil Khatib, the Iranian terrorist regime Minister of Intelligence, in a targeted strike in Tehran. Khatib played a significant role during the recent protests throughout Iran, including the arrest & killing of protestors and led terrorist activities against Israelis & Americans around the world. Similarly, he operated against Iranian citizens during the Mahsa Amini protests (2022–2023). The Iranian Ministry of Intelligence possesses advanced intelligence capabilities, overseeing surveillance, espionage, and the execution of covert operations worldwide, particularly against Israeli and Iranian citizens.

🎥WATCH: IDF troops identified a Hezbollah terrorist cell unloading weapons, including an RPG, from a vehicle in southern Lebanon, with the intent of attacking IDF soldiers.

🔴ELIMINATED: Commander of Hamas’ Northern Gaza Brigade in the Naval Array In recent weeks, Alian had operated to rehabilitate the brigade’s capabilities in Gaza and was planning to carry out imminent terror attacks. He was targeted due to posing a real threat to IDF troops. Prior to the strikes, measures were taken to mitigate the risk of harm to civilians.

With each elimination, the IDF is continuing in our mission to dismantle the core of the Iranian terror regime.

🎯 LEBANON: Strikes against Hezbollah infrastructure sites continue 📍IN BEIRUT: Several command centers were struck both overnight and today 📍IN BEQAA: 3 rocket sites and weapon storage facilities used to carry out terror attacks were struck

⭕The IDF has detected expanded preparations by Hezbollah to launch rocket barrages towards Israel in the coming hours. The IDF is operating in order to thwart Hezbollah’s activities. The aerial defense array and IDF soldiers deployed along the border are alert and prepared, both in defense and in offense.

Meet the Basij Forces, the Iranian regime's terror on the streets.

🔴Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and the regime’s effective leader, has been eliminated. Throughout the years, Larijani was considered one of the most veteran and senior figures within the Iranian regime leadership, and was a close associate of the Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. During the most recent wave of protests against the Iranian terror regime, Larijani personally oversaw the massacre that was carried out against Iranian protestors.

🔴 COMMANDER OF THE BASIJ UNIT ELIMINATED Yesterday, the IDF targeted & eliminated Gholamreza Soleimani, who operated as commander of the Basij unit for the past 6 years. Under Soleimani, the Basij unit led the main repression operations in Iran, employing severe violence, widespread arrests, and the use of force against civilian demonstrators.

“We are continuing to concentrate forces and conduct precise and targeted ground operations. Cooperation between the IDF and @centcom continues to strengthen, with joint actions contributing to enhanced operational achievements. We will continue to act decisively to remove threats to the residents of Israel.” —Remarks from the Chief of the General Staff LTG Eyal Zamir, during a situational assessment.

🎯STRUCK: Iranian regime infrastructure in different areas across Iran: 📍In Tehran, dozens of munitions were dropped on command centers and UAV, ballistic missiles and air defense storage sites were stuck. 📍In Shiraz, the internal security forces’ command center and a ballistic missile site were struck. 📍In Tabriz, additional Iranian regime air defense systems were dismantled—further expanding aerial superiority in the region and protecting Israel.