Statement from Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari, the first Iranian-American Democrat elected to Congress.

Saudi Arabia puts out statement condemning Israel’s attack on Iran.

BREAKING: By executive order of the Supreme Leader, Admiral Habibollah Sayyari was appointed as temporary Chief-of-Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces.

An uncontrolled fire rages in Kermanshah, a key Iranian missile base, following the Israeli strikes.

Just one day before Israel launched its dramatic military operation against Iranian nuclear targets, Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu made a quiet, symbolic visit to the Kosel, where he inserted a handwritten note into the ancient stones bearing the words:“עם כלביא יקום וכארי יתנשא”“He shall rise like a lion and lift himself up like a king of beasts.”
The posuk is found in Parshas Balak (Bamidbar 23:24)
Less than 24 hours later, Israel unveiled the name of its coordinated assault on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure: Operation Rising Lion — עם כלביא.
Israeli officials confirmed that the posuk served as the inspiration for the name of the operation.

The Natanz Nuclear Facility is temporarily closed. Visitors should please check the website for further updates.

In the aftermath of Israel’s military strikes on Iranian targets, the NYPD has announced enhanced security measures at Jewish and Israeli-affiliated locations throughout New York City.
According to a statement issued by the department, officers are being “deployed additional resources” to safeguard these sites. The NYPD emphasized that the action is being taken “out of an abundance of caution.”
Police officials noted they are working in coordination with federal partners and will continue to track developments to determine if there is any threat to the city or its residents.