REGIONAL WAR: US-Israel Proceed Joint Strikes; Khamenei Household Killed a – JP
The Middle East has descended into a state of total war following an unprecedented joint military operation by the United States and Israel against the Islamic Republic of Iran. The operation, codenamed “Operation Epic Fury“ by the Pentagon and “Operation Roaring Lion“ by the IDF, began in the early hours of Saturday morning with waves of precision strikes targeting the heart of the Iranian regime.
Direct Hits on Regime Leadership and Nuclear Assets
According to military sources, the joint forces conducted heavy strikes against the defense systems of the Bushehr port and launched a combined air assault on IRGC Naval forces at Jask Port, east of Bandar Abbas.
Reports now indicate the deaths of Ayatollah Khamenei’s daughter, son-in-law, and grandson. Additionally, sources within Iran report that one of Khamenei’s daughters-in-law was killed in a separate strike earlier Saturday morning.
While the status of the Supreme Leader himself remains unconfirmed, satellite imagery shows his primary residence in Tehran has been “heavily damaged or destroyed.”
Iran Retaliates: “Truthful Promise 4”
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) immediately activated its regional retaliatory doctrine, dubbed “Truthful Promise 4.” Ballistic missile salvos were launched simultaneously at major Israeli cities and several U.S. military bases across the Persian Gulf.
Earlier this evening an Iranian-made Shahed drone reportedly struck Bahrain International Airport, causing massive disruptions. Further reports indicate that Iranian missiles have targeted the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet headquarters in Bahrain earlier this morning.
Civil Unrest and Second Wave Attacks
As the conflict spreads, chaos has been reported on the streets of Manama, where gatherings of Shiite youth have reportedly voiced support for the Iranian strikes against Bahraini and American assets.
The IDF has announced the commencement of a “second wave” of airstrikes tonight, focusing on neutralizing mobile ballistic missile launchers and air defense batteries in Qom and Tehran to prevent further Iranian retaliation. Large explosions continue to rock the Iranian capital, and plumes of smoke are visible over the skyline.
Global Implications
The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed to civilian traffic, and oil prices are expected to skyrocket as the “regime disruption” campaign enters its most volatile phase. U.S. President Donald Trump stated earlier today that the mission is aimed at “dismantling the regime’s machinery of terror once and for all.”