The United States and Israel have launched 'Operation Epic Fury,' a full-scale military offensive against Iran aimed at achieving regime change and systematically eliminating Iran's leadership, now in its third week since February 28th. The campaign has seen over 3,000 US and Israeli air strikes across Iran, targeting infrastructure, and reportedly led to the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Concurrently, Israel has significantly escalated military operations in Lebanon, conducting intense air strikes on Beirut and other areas, and appears poised for a ground invasion, prompting evacuation orders. Hezbollah has retaliated with over 200 rockets launched toward northern Israel. US and Israeli forces are also actively supporting Kurdish operations within Iran and have discussed a special forces mission to secure Iran's uranium stockpile. The intense conflict has caused thousands of casualties, strained military resources, and led to calls for an end to the campaign from Turkey and increasing international pressure. Amid these developments, Israel is reportedly exploring establishing a military base in Somaliland, while the US and Israel face potential policy divergences regarding the specifics of a future Iranian regime.
The cluster details the ongoing US-Israeli 'Operation Epic Fury' against Iran, highlighting broad military actions, explicit goals for regime change, and escalating conflict in Lebanon. A key factual dispute emerges from Iran's denial of responsibility for the Saudi Aramco attack and counter-accusations of an Israeli false flag. Additionally, policy divergences appear between the US and Israel regarding post-regime change objectives, while several sources project future military actions, Iran's nuclear path, and the potential future state of the Iranian regime.
Agreed-upon facts
Joint US-Israeli Military Campaign and Regime Change Objective
Where narratives collide
Contesting Responsibility and Strategic Independence in Regional Conflict
Where sources say this may head next
Future Military Actions and Iranian Nuclear Ambitions
Potential Future State of Iran and Leadership Succession
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