IDF Spokesperson, Brigadier General Efi Defrin, delivered remarks, saying: "We are in the third day of Operation 'Like a Lion.' We are not stopping our attacks for a moment." According to him, "Air Force planes continued to strike more than 80 targets. Air Force strikes are based on a structured plan focused on hitting nuclear facilities. We attacked the nuclear headquarters of the Iranian regime in addition to development and research sites. We also attacked fuel depots that support industries." Brig. Gen. Defrin added: "During the night, about 60 surface-to-surface missiles were launched. Last night there were several direct hits, this is the nature of the Iranian terror regime."

