Key military sites targeted inside Iran as part of coordinated US-Israeli strikes

In a coordinated effort, the U.S. and Israel launched strikes targeting key military and nuclear-linked sites inside Iran on Saturday. The operation, dubbed "Operation Epic Fury," focused on high-value Iranian targets, including IRGC command facilities, naval assets, underground sites linked to the nuclear program, air defense systems, and military airfields. The strikes were accelerated due to a "target of opportunity" and aimed to overwhelm Iran's defensive capabilities. According to reports, the strikes resulted in the deaths of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other senior Iranian security and regime figures. Tomahawk cruise missiles and one-way attack drones were used in the initial strikes, with the possibility of continued operations for days. The stated goals of the campaign are to devastate Iran's military and dismantle its nuclear program.

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