US-Israeli Strikes Kill 555 Iranians, Intensify Regional War Across Gulf
Key Takeaways
- Pentagon preparing for weeks-long ground operations in Iran.
- Plans contemplate limited ground operations and raids lasting weeks in Iran.
- Execution depends on presidential authorization; Trump's approval awaited.
US-Israeli Bomb Iran
US and Israeli forces bombed Tehran and other Iranian cities in Operation Epic Fury.
The Council on Foreign Relations described this as a shift to pursuing regime-change.
The Iranian Red Crescent reported at least 555 people killed across Iran.
Six US Soldiers Killed
CENTCOM confirmed six US service members killed.
Trump threatened to continue the bombing with ferocious, unyielding resolve.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll found only 27% of Americans approved of the strikes.
Iran Retaliates
Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed.
Iran launched missile strikes on Israel that killed 11 people.
Iran's defense ministry threatened no mercy or forgiveness.
War Spurs Regional Turmoil
Houthi forces in Yemen launched strikes on Abu Dhabi.
Israeli strikes hit Iranian-linked targets across the Gulf.
Moody's downgraded Oman's credit rating.
Maersk suspended operations at the port of Salalah.
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