16 APR 2026
IsraelAtlit naval base, Haifa, Israel

Israeli Navy reveals unprecedented war operations

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 16:03 UTC · 3 sources

The Israeli Navy has revealed unprecedented operational details from its recent war with Iran, including a Shayetet 13 commando mission conducted thousands of kilometers from Israel in an area where Israeli forces had never previously operated. The IDF also announced it deployed a Navy submarine to the Iranian front as part of Operation "Roar of the Lion." No further details were disclosed about either operation, but the announcements highlight Israel's extended reach and naval capabilities during the conflict.

Updates
7h ago@Osint613

The message confirms the Shayetet 13 unit operated thousands of kilometers from Israel in territory it had never entered before, though still without specific details on timing, location, or mission nature.

7h agoGeopolitics Watch

The IDF also announced it deployed a Navy submarine to the Iranian front as part of Operation "Roar of the Lion."

Key Details
Shayetet 13 commando operation at unprecedented distance
Submarine fleet's farthest-ever deployment
Navy involved in ~40 aerial threat incidents, shot down dozens of drones
53 strikes in Lebanon, 6 in Gaza, intelligence for 95 airstrikes in Iran
Sources
TGMannie's War Roomview8h ago
TW@Osint613view8h ago
TGGeopolitics Watchview8h ago
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 16:03 UTC · First reported: 8h ago