Israeli pilot wishes 'Shabbat Shalom' from the skies of Tehran | 5 Israeli soldiers seriously wounded on Lebanon border | Israeli strikes pound Hezbollah in Dahiyeh

17:56 - WATCH: Israeli Air Force pilot wishes 'Shabbat Shalom' while flying across Iranian skies

The Israeli military published audio and video footage of a fighter jet pilot flying in Iranian territory.

In a Hebrew-language version of the short clip, the pilot said that he and other pilots were currently in formation above Tehran, "on the way to attacking historic targets... we'll reach any place and any enemy, for our country and the security of our families."

"We feel your support all the time," he added, "citizens of Israel, we wish you a secure and quiet Shabbat, see you at home."

POV: you’re an IDF pilot otw to Tehran pic.twitter.com/s5Wcc651ZT

— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) March 6, 2026

17:18 - WATCH: IDF tries to assassinate senior Iranian leader in Khamenei's underground bunker

The Israeli Air Force attempted to assassinate Asghar Mir-Hejazi, former Supreme Leader Khamenei's intelligence and security advisor and a senior official in his office, during a massive strike on Khamenei's underground bunker beneath his office in central Tehran, IDF officials told Israeli media outlets.

Earlier, the IDF had published footage of the strikes, which it said were carried out by 50 jets dropping 100 bombs on the compound.

🎥 WATCH: ~50 Israeli Air Force fighter jets dismantled Ali Khamenei’s underground military bunker beneath the Iranian regime’s leadership compound in Tehran. pic.twitter.com/Nw0tvvQMRX

— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) March 6, 2026

16:45 - Eight Israeli soldiers wounded in attack near Lebanon border, five seriously

Eight soldiers of the Givati Brigade were wounded by rocket or mortar fire at a post near the Lebanese border in northern Israel, the military said.

Five of them were seriously injured, while the others sustained light injuries.

Among the lightly wounded was the son of Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. The circumstances of the attack are under investigation as fighting continues along the northern front.

14:18 - Son of Minister Smotrich wounded in IDF operations against Hezbollah

The son of Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich was lightly wounded in the fighting on the northern border with Lebanon, his ministry confirmed.

He reportedly sustained light wounds and is in good condition. The IDF has not yet released additional information about the incident in which he was wounded.

Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich blesses his son, an IDF soldier, before he goes into battle. pic.twitter.com/kpBVGlnG3n

— raz sauber - רז זאובר (@raz_sauber_) March 5, 2026

13:45 - IDF warns Iranian residents in Qom to evacuate ahead of operations

The IDF’s Persian‑language spokesperson issued an evacuation warning to residents in the industrial area in Qom, central Iran, saying it will operate in the area in the coming hours as part of ongoing strikes against Iranian military infrastructure.

‼️ هشدار فوری به کلیه افراد مستقر در ناحیه صنعتی «شکوهیه» در منطقه قم بر اساس ناحیه مشخص شده قرمز رنگ بر روی نقشه ضمیمه.

⭕️ ارتش اسرائیل همچنان که در روزهای اخیر در سراسر ایران برای حمله به زیرساخت های نظامی رژیم ایران اقدام کرده است، طی ساعاتی آینده در این ناحیه فعالیت خواهد… pic.twitter.com/XxOj32v8zu

— ارتش دفاعی اسرائیل | IDF Farsi (@IDFFarsi) March 6, 2026

13:30 - Azerbaijan orders evacuation of Embassy and Consulate in Iran

Tensions escalate as Azerbaijan ordered the evacuation of its embassy in Tehran and consulate in Tabriz.

"Azerbaijan is evacuating its diplomatic personnel from Iran," Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov announced. "The process applies to both the embassy in Tehran and the consulate in Tabriz."

The escalation comes after an Iranian drone struck an airport building in the Azeri city of Nakhchivan, while a second landed near a school on Thursday.

13:15 - IDF unveils footage of the strike on Khamenei's underground bunker

IDF footage shows the destruction of Ayatollah Khamenei’s underground bunker in Tehran, involving 50 jets and 100 munitions.

The bunker was built under the Iranian regime leader's complex, but he was killed before he could use it.

🎥 WATCH: ~50 Israeli Air Force fighter jets dismantled Ali Khamenei’s underground military bunker beneath the Iranian regime’s leadership compound in Tehran. pic.twitter.com/Nw0tvvQMRX

— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) March 6, 2026

13:00 - El Al flight from LA lands in Tel Aviv after brief missile delay

An El Al repatriation flight from Los Angeles has successfully landed at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport after circling over Tel Aviv while fragments from Iran’s latest missile attack were cleared from the runway.

After about 30 minutes in holding, the aircraft touched down safely at around 11 a.m., bringing Israelis home.

12:30 - IDF expands action against Hezbollah, tells Bekaa residents to evacuate

The IDF Spokesperson in Arabic has warned civilians in Lebanon's Bekaa Region to evacuate northward, as the operation against Hezbollah in Dahiyeh expands.

"Hezbollah’s activities in the area are forcing the Israel Defense Forces to act strongly against them to target their military infrastructure," the statement said, adding that anyone near Hezbollah personnel, facilities, or weapons is at risk.

12:08 - Over 2,300 Israelis had to leave their houses due to missile attack damage

Damage caused to houses by missile impacts or the fall of debris from interceptions forced some 2,328 Israelis to leave their homes and stay in 20 hotels, according to data published by the Ministry of Health.

45% of them are from the Tel Aviv District, which has been hardest hit by the Iranian strikes.

The evacuees include 40 infants, 205 small children, 402 other minors, and 241 elderly people.

11:15 - IDF starts fresh wave of raids in southern Beirut

The IDF's Spokesperson in Arabic announced that Israel has just launched a fresh wave of airstrikes in southern Beirut targeting Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure.

11:00 - Shrapnel hits central Israel in latest missile attacks, no significant injuries reported

Shrapel damage is seen in central Israel amid Iran's latest missile attacks.

No significant injuries have been reported, says Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel's national emergency service.

Some damage from recent missile barrage. No significant injuries known. pic.twitter.com/zuJNFHFs3d

— Magen David Adom (@Mdais) March 6, 2026

10:30 - Lebanese police officer killed as operations intensify

Lebanon’s Internal Security Forces announced that police officer Ali Qassem Mazloum was killed on Thursday "in a vehicle targeted by the Israeli enemy".

Mazloum was en route to his assigned post when the attack occurred, the statement said.

The announcement comes amid 26 waves of Israeli strikes in Lebanon, carried out in response to Hezbollah’s involvement in the broader conflict with Iran.

10:00 - Health Ministry says 140 injured in 24 hours of missile barrages against Israel

Israel’s Ministry of Health reported that 140 people were admitted to hospitals over the past 24 hours following missile barrages fired at Israel from Iran and Lebanon.

Between 7 a.m. Thursday and 7 a.m. Friday, the injured included one person in serious condition, 19 in moderate condition and 114 with minor injuries, while four were treated for anxiety and two are awaiting medical evaluation.

09:00 - Hezbollah seeks to attack Israel from Syria

Hezbollah is seeking to carry out attacks against Israel from Syria in addition to operations from Lebanon, KAN News reported, citing Arab sources.

Iran's proxies pushed out after the fall of Bashar al-Assad aim to undermine the current Syrian regime, which has reportedly ordered its forces to thwart any attempts to launch attacks on Israel from Syrian territory.

08:24 - Footage: IDF strikes in southern Lebanon this morning

Twenty-six waves of strikes have hit Beirut’s Hezbollah stronghold in the neighborhood of Dahiyeh area since the start of the operation, the Israel Defense Forces said in a statement this morning.

This includes overnight Israeli Air Force attacks on Hezbollah command centers and terrorist infrastructure, led by IDF intelligence.

The IDF said it took steps to reduce civilian harm, including advance warnings, precision munitions and aerial surveillance.

תיעוד: תקיפות צה"ל הבוקר בדרום לבנון@anastasia___stu pic.twitter.com/yoiS7k84XJ

— כאן חדשות (@kann_news) March 6, 2026

07:12 - CENTCOM: More than 30 Iranian navy ships destroyed in strikes

The commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said more than 30 vessels belonging to Iran’s navy have been destroyed in recent strikes.

According to the statement, the attacks targeted key Iranian naval capabilities, significantly weakening Tehran’s maritime forces amid the ongoing regional escalation. Further operational details were not immediately released.

06:14 - Trump: Ground invasion of Iran would be a 'waste,' but leadership must be replaced

U.S. President Donald Trump said a ground invasion of Iran would be “a waste of time,” while suggesting Washington intends to play a role in shaping the country’s future leadership.

In an interview with NBC News, Trump said Iran has already “lost everything” – including much of its naval capability – amid ongoing strikes. At the same time, he indicated that the United States wants to “clean out” the leadership structure as Iran moves toward selecting a new leader.

05:40 - 11 Israeli strikes hit Beirut’s Dahiyeh in recent hours

Lebanese media reported that the IDF carried out 11 strikes in Beirut’s Dahiyeh district over the past several hours.

The area, considered a Hezbollah stronghold, has been repeatedly targeted amid the ongoing escalation. There was no immediate official confirmation regarding the specific targets or reports of casualties.

04:35 - UAE considers freezing Iranian assets after attacks

The United Arab Emirates is considering freezing billions of dollars in Iranian assets held in the country following Iranian attacks on its territory, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.

The move could dry up funding networks for Iran’s proxy groups and significantly limit Tehran’s access to foreign currency, the report said. No official decision has yet been announced.

03:47 - Hezbollah issues a warning to Israeli communities along the northern border

00:14 - US War Secretary: 'We’ve only just begun'

U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth said operations conducted by the United States and Israel against Iranian targets are progressing decisively, speaking at a press conference at U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) headquarters in Florida.

Hegseth said coalition forces have struck missile launchers, disabled much of Iran’s naval capability and established control in the air and at sea.

He also referred to anti-regime protesters in Iran, saying the U.S. and Israel are targeting those attempting to harm demonstrators. Addressing the protesters directly, he urged them not to take to the streets while bombings are ongoing, saying the time for demonstrations would come later.