Middle East
Israel’s defense minister warned that any successor chosen by Iran’s regime, including Khamenei’s son Mojtaba, will be a marked target under “Operation Roaring Lion.”
“They need to look after themselves, and it would be wise for them to do so as soon as possible,” the prime minister warned.
The IAF hit dozens of Basij and internal security command centers in Tehran, targeting forces used to crush protests and enforce Iran’s regime.
The Israeli Air Force shot down two projectiles and one rocket fell in an open area, the IDF said.
Beyond a tactical success, this moment demands a sober reassessment of Israel’s long-term security landscape—from the weakening Shi’ite axis to the quieter rise of Sunni radicalism and the unresolved Palestinian question.
Defense Minister Richard Marles expressed his support in “denying Iran the ability to acquire a deployable nuclear weapon.”
The days when the Islamic Republic attacked maritime routes and disrupted global economic prosperity “are over,” says CENTCOM.
“The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh was attacked by two drones, according to initial assessments.”
“U.S. forces recently recovered the remains of two previously unaccounted for service members,” the command stated.
The B-1’s use in “Operation Epic Fury” signifies a return of the bomber to Mideast combat operations.
More than 40 senior Iranian leaders have been eliminated, including Iran’s Supreme Leader.
The Shi’ite terrorist group’s attacks on Israel violate “the will of the majority of the Lebanese people,” Nawaf Salam said.
