IDF orders evacuation of entire southern Lebanon | CENTCOM says operations 'ahead of schedule' | US strikes IRGC command centers with B-2 bombers

14:06 - Israel intercepts simultaneous attacks from Iran and Hezbollah

Red alert sirens sounded across central Israel as well as Acre and the northern part of the coast, amid simultaneous rocket and missile attacks from Iran and Hezbollah.

The IDF said that all projectiles were intercepted, and Magen David Adom said there were no reports of injuries as a result from the attacks.

A senior Israeli official told Channel 13 that "There are attempts by Iran and Hezbollah to coordinate simultaneous fire. Authorities are currently examining whether what occurred in the past few minutes was indeed coordinated."

The alerts were triggered by around three launches from Lebanon and one ballistic missile fired from Iran, Israeli media reported. The attack from Iran was the first in about seven hours, as the IDF said the pace of launches had plummeted in recent days.

🔴 Rocket Alert [14:06:57] - 412 Alerts 🔴:

• אעירה השחר, חוות הרועה העברי, חוות ראש תאנה, שדה בועז, חוות נחלת צבי, חוות צאן קדר, פארק אריאל שרון, בני אדם, חוות מלכיאל, עוז וגאון, נווה צוף, חוות צרידה, בר כוכבא, קדר, מצפה דני, גופנה, עלי זהב - לשם, תקוע ד' וה', הגבעה הצהובה,… pic.twitter.com/UzXXBMqrn3

— ILRedAlert (@ILRedAlert) March 4, 2026

13:45 - Turkey intercepts Iranian ballistic missile over its territory

Turkey’s Ministry of Defense in Ankara stated that a ballistic munition identified en route to Turkish airspace — after being launched from Iran and passing through Iraqi and Syrian airspace — was successfully neutralized in time by NATO air and missile defense forces deployed in the eastern Mediterranean.

“All necessary measures to defend our territory and airspace will be taken with determination and without hesitation,” the statement said. "We remind that our right to respond to any hostile act against our country is reserved."

"We call on all parties to refrain from actions that could further escalate the conflict in the region," the ministry concluded. "In this context, we will continue consultations with NATO and our other allies."

13:30 - Israel kills head of IRGC Special Operations Directorate

Israel assassinated Rahman Moqaddam, head of the Revolutionary Guards' Special Operations Directorate, Ynet News reports.

13:28 - Hezbollah attacks Upper Galilee with drones and rockets

Red alert sirens were activated across the northern part of the Upper Galilee "panhandle" after Hezbollah launched drones and rockets at Israel.

🚨 ✈️ Hostile Aircraft Intrusion, Rocket Alert [13:27:42] - 17 Alerts:

• Confrontation Line — Lev Ha-Hula, Kiryat Shmona, Kfar Blum, Sdeh Nechemia, Neot Mordechai, Gonen, Beit Hillel, Manara, Tel Hai, Mevuot Hermon Regional Council (×2), Lehavot HaBashan, Margaliot, Shamir,… pic.twitter.com/pFqQakbSk5

— ILRedAlert (@ILRedAlert) March 4, 2026

The terror group has launched numerous similar attacks all along the border area since the morning hours, while the IDF continues to strike Hezbollah targets across Lebanon.

13:07 - IDF: At least two more weeks of airstrikes are ahead of us

Joint U.S.-Israeli airstrikes against the Iranian regime are expected to continue at least for two more weeks, IDF sources said in a briefing to the military correspondents of Israeli media outlets.

Wonder which heavy bomber this is…. Possibly a 52. pic.twitter.com/2pB4RZPnYn

— Aurora Intel (@AuroraIntel) March 4, 2026

12:51 - WATCH: IDF strikes Hezbollah underground weapon depot & command centers

The IDF conducted a wave of airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut over the past 24 hours, the military stated.

"Targets included an underground weapon storage facility and additional command centers. The IDF also targeted a site used by Hezbollah for terrorist attacks, intelligence gathering, and for propaganda. The infrastructures struck were intended to be used by Hezbollah to execute terrorist attacks against IDF troops and Israeli residents," the IDF said.

"Prior to the strikes, measures were taken to mitigate the risk of harm to civilians, including advance warnings, the use of precision munitions, and aerial surveillance," the military added.

The Israeli Air Force completed a wave of strikes targeting subterranean Hezbollah weapon depots and other assets in Beirut, the IDF says.

The military says that in addition to the underground weapon storage sites, it hit Hezbollah command centers, as well as a site used by… pic.twitter.com/Nrm6X4vNmi

— Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian (@manniefabian) March 4, 2026

12:12 - IDF calls for evacuation of entire southern Lebanon

IDF Arabic Spokesman Col. Avichay Adraee ordered residents of southern Lebanon to flee to the area north of the Litani River, amid a ground operation by Israeli troops in the region.

"Urgent warning to residents of southern Lebanon: Hezbollah's terrorist activities are forcing the IDF to act against it with force," Adraee said.

"The IDF does not intend to harm you. For your safety, you must evacuate your homes immediately. Anyone present near Hezbollah elements, facilities, or combat means is endangering their life. Any home used by Hezbollah for military purposes may be subject to targeting. To the residents of southern Lebanon, you must head immediately north of the Litani River. To ensure your safety, you must evacuate your homes immediately and move north beyond the Litani River."

"Attention: Any movement southward may put your lives at risk."

#عاجل ‼️تحذير عاجل إلى سكان جنوب لبنان
🔸إنّ أنشطة حزب الله الإرهابي تُجبر جيش الدفاع على العمل ضده بالقوة. جيش الدفاع لا ينوي إلحاق الأذى بكم.
🔸حرصًا على سلامتكم، عليكم إخلاء منازلكم فورًا. كل من يتواجد بالقرب من عناصر حزب الله أو منشآته أو وسائله القتالية يعرّض حياته للخطر.… pic.twitter.com/4yVqByIonw

— افيخاي ادرعي (@AvichayAdraee) March 4, 2026

11:53 - Another Iranian strike hits Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura oil refinery

A projectile fired from Iran has hit Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura refinery, the largest domestic oil refinery operated by Saudi Aramco, according to two sources cited by Reuters.

Saudi Arabia shut down operations at the facility several days ago, after debris from the interception of two Iranian drones attacking the facility ignited a fire.

The attack comes as Saudi Arabia is reportedly considering joining the U.S.-Israeli operation against the regime after attacks on American bases and civilian targets across all Gulf countries.

11:31 - WATCH: Israeli Air Force strikes Iranian defense systems

"During Operation ‘Roaring Lion’, the Israeli Air Force targeted dozens of Iranian defense systems, expanding the IDF's aerial superiority throughout Iran," the military stated, publishing new footage from the strikes.

New footage released by the IDF shows an airstrike against an Iranian air defense system in the Tehran area. pic.twitter.com/9qX6Q9KmO3

— Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian (@manniefabian) March 4, 2026

11:15 - Khamenei aide says Iran has no intention of negotiating with U.S.

Iran has no intention of negotiating with the United States and can continue the Middle East war for as long as needed, Mohammad Mokhber, a senior aide to the late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told Iranian state TV.
He said that Iran has "no trust in the Americans and we have no basis for any negotiations with them", adding, "We can continue the war as long as we want."

11:08 - Kuwait targeted by another round of Iranian drones and missiles

Kuwait’s military said a new wave of Iranian missiles and drones had targeted the Gulf state, and its air defense forces are working to neutralize the threat.

Iran has targeted Kuwait several times due to the presence of U.S. forces in the country. A drone attack on the first day of the war led to the deaths of 4 U.S. service members in the country.

11:05 - Bahrain encourages its people to remain indoors

The Bahrain Defence Force General Command announced that its air defense systems have successfully intercepted and destroyed 74 missiles and 92 unmanned aerial vehicles launched by Iran on the country since the start of the war on Saturday.

In a statement Wednesday morning, the General Command urged people to stay indoors and avoid approaching or filming damaged sites.

10:50 - IDF says 10th wave of strikes launched in Tehran

The Israel Air Force launched another wave of attacks in Tehran this morning. According to the IDF Spokesperson, this is the tenth wave of attacks in the Iranian capital since the war began.

10:42 - IDF announces: F-35 achieved first shootdown in history of hostile, manned fighter aircraft over Tehran

"An Israeli Air Force F-35I fighter jet (“Adir”) shot down an Iranian Air Force YAK-130 fighter jet a short while ago over the skies of Tehran," the IDF stated.

"This is the first shootdown in history of a manned fighter aircraft by an F-35 (“Adir”) fighter jet."

The YAK-130 is a Russian-made, advanced subsonic jet trainer and light combat aircraft, developed in the 1990s.

According to the Times of Israel, this marks the first time in around 40 years the Israeli Air Force has shot down a manned enemy aircraft. The last time was on November 24, 1985, over Lebanon, when an Israeli F-15 downed two Syrian MiG-23 fighters.

10:12 - Houthis are 'closely monitoring regional developments', consider joining war

Unlike its fellow Iranian proxies, Hezbollah, the Yemeni Houthis have so far not joined their patron to attack Israel.

However, the terror group is "closely monitoring regional developments," military sources in Sanaa, the capital of the Houthi-controlled part of Yemen, told the Hezbollah-affiliated Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar.

The Houthis are linking any decision to directly intervene to how the events will unfold, the sources added. However, they said the Houthis believe Iran’s position is stronger than ever, but assessed that they would likely intervene if they come under attack by the United States or Israel.

09:41 - Israeli flight carrier Arkia to launch repatriation flights from six locations

Israel’s carrier Arkia said it plans to start repatriation flights from six destinations as Israeli airspace is expected to reopen overnight Wednesday to Thursday.

Flights will be offered from Larnaca, Athens, Rome, Dubai, Bangkok, and New York, and Arkia said customers whose flights were canceled will receive priority placement.

If the flight restrictions are eased further, Arkia plans to launch inbound and outbound flights with 16 planes, including additional destinations like London, Bucharest, Prague, Budapest, Sofia, Barcelona, Paris, and Batumi.

09:17 - Likud MK calls for assassination of Hezbollah's civilian leadership

“Israel must eliminate all governing figures in Lebanon who are identified with Hezbollah — leaders and institutions in the central and local government as well as in civil society — ministers and members of parliament, the Shura Council, the executive, parliamentary and judicial councils, and many other institutions," said Amit Halevi, Knesset Member for the Likud Party.

"And it must make clear to the Lebanese government that it will not allow any governing authority to those identified with the aspiration to destroy it and with the ideas of radical Islam. This is the path to fundamental change in the Middle East — this is true in Lebanon, in Gaza, in Syria, and of course in Iran,” Halevi added.

09:05 - IDF announces return of 146th Division to Lebanese border 

The IDF announced this morning that as part of strengthening the defense and readiness in the northern sector, the "Thunderbolt" Division (146) has been activated for the defense mission on the western Lebanon border. 

The division last operated in Lebanon during the 2024 Operation Northern Arrows against Hezbollah, and remained on the border in Israel until May 2025. 

08:15 - Strikes reported in Dahiyeh, Beirut

Lebanese media reported an Israeli airstrike in the Dahiya district of Beirut.

08:00 - IDF publishes video of strikes on Iranian air defense system 

The IDF published footage of an airstrike on a group of Iranian soldiers operating air defense systems, as well as strikes on a Russian-made Mi-17 helicopter.

“The air force continues to strike the aerial capabilities of the Iranian regime,” the military says.

חיל האוויר ממשיך לפגוע ביכולות האוויריות של המשטר האיראני: סוכלו חיילים איראנים שהפעילו מערכות הגנה אווירית נגד מטוסי חיל האוויר pic.twitter.com/f6hg6FV5at

— צבא ההגנה לישראל (@idfonline) March 4, 2026

07:45 - IDF issues evacuation warnings in Dahiyeh

IDF Arabic Spokesman Col. Avichay Adraee issued an evacuation warning for residents in the Haret Harik area of Beirut's Dahiya district, telling residents living near a particular building that they were located near "facilities affiliated with Hezbollah" and should evacuate for their safety.

06:45 - Saudi defense ministry claims drone attack intercepted

The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defense announced that it had intercepted an attempted drone attack on its territory.

06:35 - IDF issues evacuation warnings for 13 additional villages in Lebanon

The IDF Arabic Spokesman issued a warning in Arabic of imminent strikes on 13 other villages in southern Lebanon, urging residents to evacuate at least 1,000 meters outside the villages.

04:45 - Lebanese media report 4 people killed in Baalbek strike

Lebanese media reported that at least four people were killed in the Israeli strike on Baalbeck. The strike also wounded six others, the National News Agency said.

04:05 - Lebanese media report another strike in Dahiyeh

The Lebanese network Al-Mayadeen, which is affiliated with Hezbollah, reported another airstrike on Hezbollah's stronghold in the Dahiyeh districkt in Beirut.

04:00 - IDF issues evacuation warnings for 16 towns in Lebanon

IDF Arabic Spokesman Col. Avichay Adraee issued an evacuation warning for several towns in Lebanon ahead of expected military strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure.

"Hezbollah activities are forcing the Israel Defense Forces to act against it forcefully, and we do not intend to harm you," Adraee wrote. "For your safety, you must evacuate your homes immediately and stay at least 1,000 meters away from the villages to open areas outside the village. Anyone present near Hezbollah elements, their facilities, and combat means endangers their life."

03:25 - Strikes reported in Baalbek, Lebanon

The Lebanese channel Al-Jadeed reported an airstrike in Baalbek in the east of the country.

03:05 - Hezbollah claims responsibility for rocket fire on Galilee

Hezbollah claimed responsibility for the rocket fire earlier this morning, which caused sirens to sound in the Galilee.

02:00 - CENTCOM head Admiral Cooper says operations 'ahead of schedule'

CENTCOM head Admiral Brad Cooper says U.S. strikes have "already struck nearly 2,000 targets with 2,000 munitions.”

Admiral Cooper says Iran is weakening and operations are ahead of schedule.

“Having said this, we are seeing Iran's ability to hit us and our partners is declining, while our combat power, on the other hand, is building," Admirial Cooper stated. "And my overall operational assessment is that we are ahead of our game plan. Along the way, every single branch of our military is achieving unprecedented success.”

Update from CENTCOM Commander on Operation Epic Fury: pic.twitter.com/epEohq64Vf

— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 3, 2026

01:18 - IDF Launches wave of strikes in Iran

Following the recent missile barrage from Iran, the Israel Air Force began a wave of extensive strikes against launch sites, defense systems, and additional infrastructure of the Iranian terror regime, the IDF announced.

01:15 - Pentagon releases names of 4 U.S. soldiers killed in Kuwait

The Pentagon released the names of 4 of the 6 U.S. soldiers killed during the Iran war. The military said the soldiers died in an Iranian drone attack on U.S. forces in Kuwait.

The four Army Reserve soldiers were killed Sunday in a drone attack on a command center in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, the day after the U.S. and Israel launched their military campaign against Iran.

In retaliation, the Islamic Republic has been striking Gulf states with U.S. military presence.

00:51 - Strikes reported in Beirut's Dahiyeh district

The Lebanese news channel MTV reported airstrikes in the Dahiyeh district in Beirut, a Hezbollah stronghold.

00:45 - B-2 bombers strike IRGC command centers & weapons depots

Two U.S. officials told CBS News that stealth B-2 bombers were attacking Revolutionary Guard command and control centers, weapons depots and missile manufacturing facilities. The report noted that "the operations are taking place at this time."