# Israel and United States military operations against Iran

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/israel-and-united-states-military-operations-against-iran
> Updated: 2026-11-08T10:29:20.000Z. Sources: 57. Developments: 2.

In October 2026, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz disclosed details regarding joint military operations conducted by Israel and the United States against Iran. Katz identified two specific operations: “Rising Lion,” which he stated destroyed the Iranian nuclear program, and “Lion’s Roar,” a cooperative mission involving the use of precision-targeted one-ton explosive warheads. Katz noted that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made the decision to strike targets located 2,000 kilometers away.

By November 2026, Katz declared that the mission regarding Iran remains unfinished, accusing Tehran of attempting to renew efforts to acquire nuclear weapons. This follows reports that the military offensive launched in late February resulted in the deaths of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other high-ranking regime figures. The conflict has expanded to involve Hezbollah and Yemeni Houthi rebels, impacting regional stability across Lebanon, Syria, Saudi Arabia, and the Persian Gulf.

During a memorial ceremony in Jerusalem on November 8, Katz emphasized that Israel remains prepared for all scenarios and will pursue a proactive, offensive policy. He reaffirmed that Israeli forces will not withdraw from security zones in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria. Additionally, Katz warned that Hezbollah would face “extremely severe blows” if it participates in an attack against Israel alongside Iran. These developments occur amidst a political transition in Israel following parliamentary elections on October 27, with opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot tasked with forming a new government.

## Claims

- Israel's mission regarding Iran is not finished, according to Israel Katz (reported by 27 sources)
- Iran is attempting to renew efforts to acquire nuclear weapons, according to Israel Katz (reported by 27 sources)
- Hezbollah would face extremely heavy strikes if it joins Iran in attacking Israel, according to Israel Katz (reported by 26 sources)
- Israel will not withdraw troops from secure zones in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, according to Israel Katz (reported by 24 sources)
- Gadi Eisenkot has been tasked with forming a new government in Israel (reported by 16 sources)
- Israel and the United States launched a military offensive against Iran in late February. (reported by 6 sources)
- The military attacks against Iran resulted in the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. (reported by 1 source)

## Timeline

### 2026-11-08: Israel Defense Minister Katz warns Iran mission is unfinished

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that the mission against Iran is unfinished, accusing Tehran of pursuing nuclear weapons and threatening Hezbollah with severe strikes if it joins an attack.

57 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/israel-defense-minister-katz-says-mission-against-iran-is-not-finished

### 2026-10-18: Israel Defense Minister reveals details of strikes on Iran

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Israel and the US used 36,000 bombs in operations that destroyed Iran’s nuclear program and targeted sites via precision one-ton warheads.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/israel-defense-minister-reveals-details-of-strikes-on-iran

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