The UN Security Council held a meeting on the Middle East conflict a day after Iran launched an unprecedented attack on Israel while Western officials expect Israel to respond quickly.
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has said that Israel may have to form an alliance to be able to stand against Iran.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog characterized Iran's recent attack on Israel as a "declaration of war," highlighting the gravity of the situation.
Saeed Laylaz, an Iranian 'reformist' commentator, warned that Iran might "test its first atomic bomb" in case the United States or Israel retaliate for the early Sunday missile and drone attack targeting Israel.
Israeli military spokesperson Daniel Hagari told Iran International that the Islamic Republic invested heavily on its missiles and proxy forces but all failed against Israel’s military might and its coalition of partners.
The Iranian foreign ministry summoned the ambassadors of Britain, France, and Germany over their condemnation of the regime's drone and missile strikes on Israel.
Reactions from authorized media commentators in Iran on Sunday to the attack on Israel were notably scarce, as they carefully avoided crossing any government red lines.
Legal proceedings have been taken against the Jahan Sanat newspaper and a journalist accusing them of “compromising national security" for coverage of Saturday's operation against Israel.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has warned Israel of “harsher responses” if there is counteraction to Sunday's aerial bombardment.
The Tehran bourse has taken emergency measures to limit transactions after market turmoil followed an overnight aerial bombardment by Iran on Israel.
On Saturday, Iran's police initiated a plan to compel unveiled women to adhere to the veil, resorting to violence against detainees and individuals from the public who attempted to intervene to prevent women's arrests.
Flights to and from major airports across Iran have been suspended until 6 AM, April 15 due to security concerns following Saturday's missile and drone attack on Israel.
The Israeli Foreign Ministry, addressing the people of Iran via its Farsi page on X, emphasized that its conflict is with the Islamic Republic, not the Iranian people.
Iranian regime’s direct retaliation against Israel from Iran’s soil establishes beyond any doubt that the ruling clerics are reeking in desperation in the face of Israel’s humiliating April 1 strike.
Iran's top military commanders have labeled Sunday night's aerial bombardment on Israel a “success" in spite of the fact that 99 percent of the 350 or more projectiles failed to reach Israeli territory.
Iran launched more than 350 drones, ballistic and cruise missiles towards Israel Saturday/Sunday night local time, marking the first such attack in the history of the Islamic Republic.
Former Iranian minister and long-time intelligence official Ali Rabiei has criticized the government’s domestic policies and Iran's inherent weaknesses amid Tehran’s increasing tensions with Israel.
Two Israeli officials told Iran International that "Iran's attacks on Israel tonight will not go unanswered," as Israeli, US, UK and Jordanian air forces downed dozens of incoming Iranian drones.
Iran has launched its long-anticipated attack against Israel using hundreds of drones followed by cruise missiles. IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari confirmed that drones were launched from Iran.
Israel's heightened state of alert in response to a potential Iranian attack continues for the second consecutive day, Iran International's correspondent in Jerusalem, Ashkan Safaei reports.
The US Embassy in Lebanon has warned Americans about “the security environment” in the country and has asked them “to monitor the news for breaking developments.”