US and Israel have launched "Operation Epic Fury," an unprecedented military campaign targeting Iran's leadership and military infrastructure. Over 2,000 targets have been struck within 100 hours, including the facility where Iran's Assembly of Experts meets to elect a new Supreme Leader, with claims of Israel aiming to prevent a new Ayatollah. Amid reports of Israel assassinating Ayatollah Khamenei and targeting key figures, the US has deployed advanced F-22 fighter jets to Israel and prioritized its ally for interceptor missile stockpiles. While some sources suggest Israel "forced" the US's hand into this conflict, others indicate the US joined as a coordinating partner to manage escalation and protect its own regional economic interests. This offensive follows the collapse of the November 2024 ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah and is seen by many as primarily driven by Israel's long-standing push for conflict with Iran.
“The really striking one that I noticed in the last 24 hours, 48 hours or so is F-22s. And, as you may know, the F-22s are America's most advanced fighter jet, they have landed in Israel.”
“The really striking one that I noticed in the last 24 hours, 48 hours or so is F-22s. And as you may know, the F-22s are America's most advanced fighter jet. They have landed in Israel.”
“America does not want to send it sons and daughters to war for Israel.”
“And nobody wants to fight for Israel. No one wants to fight for Israel.”
“Israel has the most powerful human networks in Iran. Israel was the one that went in in June and wiped out their air defense system. Like, Israel has Iran on lockdown intelligence-wise. United States doesn't.”
“what's been behind the scenes for much longer and much more intensive are the defence ties, the intelligence sharing, the coordination mainly through America's CENTCOM headquarters.”
“One of the few pieces of the region's containment architecture that had held through all of this was the November 2024 ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. That peace is also gone as of yesterday.”
“According to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, it's Israel that's been doing the bulk of the work providing weapons to Kurdish forces. Although the New York Times reports that the CIA has sent at least small arms to Iranian Kurdish groups in the past.”
“While Israel has taken a more brazen stance in voicing its support for rogue factions, for example, becoming the state to first recognize Somaliand's independence in December of 2025.”
“Israeli and Iranian officials alike have reported the assembly building where members would meet to elect a new Supreme Leader has been struck and severely damaged. The message Israel is sending with this strike is clear. They do not intend to allow the appointment of a new Ayatollah.”
“HAS ISRAEL FORCED -- TO LAUNCH A STRIKE AGAINST IRAN? -- PRESIDENT TRUMP: I MIGHT HAVE FORCED THEIR HAND. YOU SEE, WE WERE HAVING NEGOTIATIONS WITH THESE LUNATICS AND IT WAS MY OPINION THAT THEY WERE GOING TO ATTACK FIRST, THEY WERE GOING TO ATTACK, IF WE DIDN'T DO IT, THEY WERE GOING TO ATTACK FIRST.”
“While it is unconfirmed hearsay at the moment, the rumor throughout the region is that the US has declined to restock these supplies as most stockpiles of interceptor missiles have been allocated for Israel.”
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