Large-Scale Coordinated U.S.–Israel Attack Underway

• The United States and Israel have officially launched Operation Epic Fury (the U.S. designation; Israel reportedly calls it “Roaring Lion” or a similar name) — a large-scale coordinated air and strike campaign that began early this morning (Tehran time). It is described as a “preemptive strike” following months of joint planning.

Main Targets:

• Nuclear facilities, missile infrastructure, naval assets, and IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) bases.
• Areas near the residence compound of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei (initial reports suggest a first strike targeted his compound, though he is reportedly alive and preparing to speak).
• Iran’s Parliament, the National Security Council, and major cities including Tehran, Isfahan, Qom, Tabriz, and Bushehr.
• Iranian sources report that a girls’ school in Minab (Hormozgan province) was struck, with at least 40 fatalities (according to IRNA).

President Trump’s Statement

President Trump posted a video on Truth Social confirming that “major combat operations” are underway and may last several days. He called on the Iranian people to overthrow their government:

“The hour of your freedom is at hand. Stay sheltered… bombs will be dropping everywhere. When we are finished, take over your government. It will be yours to take.”

He also promised immunity to Iranian forces who lay down their weapons, warning that otherwise they would face “certain death.” He framed the operation as an opportunity for regime change after 47 years of hostility.

Iran’s Immediate Response

Iran reportedly responded quickly with ballistic missiles and drones:

• Toward Israel (air raid sirens sounded in Tel Aviv, Haifa, and other cities; some projectiles reportedly intercepted).
• Against U.S. bases in the Gulf:

• Bahrain (home of the U.S. Fifth Fleet — heavy black smoke reported, though some U.S. sources claim only empty storage facilities were hit, with no casualties).

• Qatar (Al Udeid Air Base).

• UAE (including Abu Dhabi).

• Kuwait and Jordan.

Iran declared it would deliver a “crushing response.”

Damage and Reactions

• Tehran: Thick black smoke rising from multiple government buildings, Parliament, and areas near Khamenei’s compound. Iran reports civilian casualties, including the alleged strike on a girls’ school in Minab (Hormozgan province) with at least 40 deaths (per IRNA).
• Khamenei is reportedly alive and preparing a televised address (some sources on X claim he survived the strike on his compound).
• United States: No major casualties reported in Bahrain (according to officials), though tensions remain high.

Political Reactions

• U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham called the action “long justified” and described it as the “end of the largest state sponsor of terrorism.”
• Trey Yingst (Fox News) stated that the Iranian regime has “never been closer to collapse.”

Escalation Risks

• Potential for broader regional war.
• Global oil markets at risk — prices could surge sharply.
• Gulf nations activating air defense systems in anticipation of further attacks.