SITREP: OPERATION EPIC FURY / SHIELD OF JUDAH — LEADERSHIP DECAPITATION & REGIONAL BLOWBACK (22:00 CET)As the first day of full-scale war between the US/Israel coalition and the Iranian regime concludes, the strategic landscape of the Middle East has been fundamentally altered. The joint campaign has transitioned from tactical strikes to a systemic effort to dismantle the Islamic Republic’s command structure.️ Military Update: "Lion's Roar" and DecapitationCommanders Fallen: The IDF has officially confirmed the deaths of seven senior Iranian officials, including General Mohammad Pakpour (Head of the IRGC Ground Forces), Aziz Nasirzadeh (Defense Minister), and Ali Shamkhani (Senior Advisor to the Supreme Leader).The Fate of Khamenei: Prime Minister Netanyahu stated there are "many signs" that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed or incapacitated in the strikes on his Tehran compound. While Iranian officials have not confirmed his death, he has made no public appearance since the operation began.Iranian Retaliation: The IRGC launched a "first wave" of ballistic missiles and drones targeting Israel and several US bases. Strikes were confirmed at Al Udeid (Qatar), Al Salem (Kuwait), Al Dhafra (UAE), and the US 5th Fleet in Bahrain. Qatar and the UAE have officially condemned the violation of their sovereignty.Technological Debut: US and Israeli forces deployed new LUCAS attack drones and the "Iron Beam" laser defense system for the first time in active combat, maintaining high interception rates against incoming Iranian fire.️ Political Context: Trump’s Directive for Regime ChangeThe "Hour of Freedom": In an 8-minute televised statement, President Trump declared that the objective of "Operation Epic Fury" is the toppling of the Iranian regime. He urged the Iranian people: "When we are finished, take over your government. This will probably be your only chance for generations."Ultimatum to IRGC: Trump offered IRGC members "complete immunity" if they lay down their arms immediately, warning that those who resist face "certain death."Global Deadlock: While Canada and Australia expressed support for the strikes as a necessary measure against nuclear threats, Russia and China condemned the "unprovoked aggression." The UK, France, and Germany (E3) issued a cautious joint statement condemning Iranian retaliation but calling for a return to the negotiating table. Humanitarian Crisis & Civil UnrestThe Minab Tragedy: Iranian state media (IRNA) and The Guardian have confirmed a devastating missile strike on the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls' school in Minab. The death toll has reached at least 80 children, marking the largest mass casualty event of the war so far.National Blackout: NetBlocks confirms that internet connectivity in Iran has dropped to 4% of normal levels, severely hindering the flow of information and rescue efforts.Internal Uprising: Amidst the chaos, unverified reports suggest that anti-regime protesters have begun celebrating in the streets of Tehran and Tabriz following reports of the regime's decapitation.#EpicFury #ShieldOfJudah #RoaringLion #IranWar #Trump #Breaking #Civicohub.nl #TehranStrikes #Minab #RegimeChange #WorldWar3 FACT CHECK & SOURCESClaim: Senior IRGC leaders, including Mohammad Pakpour, have been killed.Status: Verified. Confirmed by the IDF and reported by major outlets including The Hindu and AFP.Claim: Over 80 children died in a school strike in Minab.Status: Verified. Reported by IRNA, The Guardian, and The Times of Israel. The school was reportedly adjacent to a Revolutionary Guards barracks.Claim: Trump officially called for the overthrow of the Iranian government.Status: Verified. In his video address on Truth Social, Trump explicitly told Iranians to "take over your government" and described the goal as toppling the regime.Sources: Reuters, AP, BBC World News, The Guardian Live, The Jerusalem Post, NetBlocks, IRNA (Iran State Media), The Hindu, Truth Social (Official Trump Account).
