BREAKING: 12 U.S. military tankers are currently moving eastward across Europe.

Israeli Defense Minister Katz:

We do not want to occupy Iran or overthrow the regime there.

Israeli Defense Minister Katz:

Furdow is also an issue that will certainly be addressed.

NEW: Israeli officials say that in the coming days IDF strikes against the Iranian regime will escalate, and "new targets" will come into the Air Force's crosshairs.

Source: Israel Today

Ukraine urges its citizens to leave Israel and Iran "as quickly as possible."

Israeli Defense Minister Katz:

There are more than 10 nuclear targets in the Tehran area itself. We are on the verge of destroying these sites.

Xi Jinping says he is "deeply concerned" about the consequences of the Israeli offensive against Iran.

Interception of Russian Kh-101 cruise missile with a cluster warhead over Kyiv, followed by detonation in the air.

NOW: 17 x U.S. military tankers heading eastward.

Massive explosion reported near IRIB’s Enghelab Club in Tehran.

China's Xi Jinping calls on Israel and Iran to work "as quickly as possible" towards de-escalation.

Israeli Defense Minister Katz:

Today we will strike very significant targets in Tehran.

Former Iraqi Prime Minister and leader of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, condemned Israel's attacks and declared that Iraq would support Tehran against any threats to Iran’s sovereignty.

Israeli official to Channel 14:

We are 48 critical hours away from a war with Iran.

Iran: IAEA reports new evidence of “direct hits” on Natanz underground facility.

BIG: U.S. Air Force F-22s and F-35s are en route to the Middle East as part of a U.S. move to boost regional defenses.

This follows the June 16 deployment of U.S. Air Force refueling planes, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordering more assets to CENTCOM.

Source: The Aviationist

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni emphasized the "opportunity to reopen the path of negotiations" with Iran and stressed the "need to reach a ceasefire" in Gaza.

Source: Al Mayadeen

Israel's strikes about an hour ago targeted Iran’s national radio center.

Why is Israel’s Iran attack called “Rising Lion”?

The name isn’t random—it blends theology, messianic war symbolism, and political messaging:

Biblical Roots: Comes from Numbers 23:24 – “a people shall rise as a lion… eat the prey and drink the blood of the slain.”

Messianic Signal: Refers to the Lion of Judah and divine military victory.

Political Echo: The Pahlavi-era “Lion and Sun” flag—a subtle nod to regime change in Iran.

Iran: Trump shares a message from U.S. Ambassador to Israel Huckabee:

“You don’t choose the moment—the moment chooses you. Listen to God’s voice and you’ll know what to do.” The message, he says, was unmistakably clear.