Al Jazeera opinion piece argues the US–Israel war on Iran is not chaotic but a “methodical, phased” campaign that is successfully degrading Iran’s military power, even as costs rise:

Iranian attacks have sharply declined: missile launches down ~90% (350 → ~25) and drones from 800 → ~75.

Air defenses are so weakened the US is flying non-stealth bombers over Iran, signaling near-total air superiority.

The campaign is described as “systematic… degradation” targeting missiles, nuclear sites, navy, and command networks.

Iran is now “managing decline, not projecting strength”—forced to ration remaining weapons.

Strait of Hormuz closure is called a “wasting asset” that hurts Iran’s own economy and allies (like China).

Proxy attacks across the region are framed as “desperation” and **“predelegated responses,” not strength.

End goal: “strategic disarmament”—permanently limiting Iran’s ability to project power.

BREAKING: Israeli Defense Minister Katz says Ali Larijani has been killed.

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IDF:

Ali Larijani is dead.

The IDF says Ali Larijani was the “de facto leader of the Iranian regime.”

The Iranian Ambassador in Moscow denied that the new Supreme Leader Khamenei is in Russia for medical treatment.

Netanyahu:

This is a new Middle East—but not like Peres’s, a non-realistic vision with rose-colored glasses.

Relationships are being formed with some countries that until recently seemed imaginary.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar:

By the way, we still haven’t seen Mojtaba… it is beginning to be embarrassing for this regime.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar:

Ali Larijani had a $10 million prize on his head—we did it for free.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar:

The regime can only be toppled by the Iranian people, yet without external help, the Iranian people cannot liberate themselves.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar:

The Lebanese government isn’t doing anything to stop Hezbollah.