Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a seven-minute video in which he confirmed a military operation against Iran called “Rising Lion” had begun and could last “as many days as it takes.

Israel launched Operation Rising Lion against Iran's nuclear facilities in the early hours of Friday morning, and Newsweek maps show where airstrikes took place. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the attacks were "a targeted military operation to roll back the Iranian threat to Israel's very survival.

Israel launched Operation "Rising Lion," targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, missile factories, and military commanders. Prime Minister Netanyahu declared it a decisive moment, vowing to eliminate the Iranian threat.