This is expected to quickly become a joint Israeli-American assault on the Iranian regime.

This could mean either a massive response against Israel if the regime feels this is its end, or the response could be more contained with Iran being hit by the full force of both the Israeli Air Force and the US Navy and Air Force assets in the region.

Stay tuned.

Israel also carried out a wave of airstrikes against Hezbollah in eastern Lebanon early this morning.

Rather symbolic that this assault that many hope will bring down the ayatollah regime and end its threat to the Jewish nation is happening as we prepare to celebrate Purim.

Israel's Mossad in a Persian-language message to the Iranian people:

"Our Iranian brothers and sisters, you are not alone! We have launched a super secure and special Telegram channel for you.

"Together we will bring Iran back to its glorious days.

"Share with us photos and videos of your just struggle against the regime. And most importantly - take care of yourselves!
We are with you."

Israel has reportedly struck the Presidential complex and other symbols of the regime in Tehran.

The hope is that the people of Iran will take this opportunity to again rise up and, with the help of Israel and the US, overthrow their tyrannical regime.

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is reportedly unharmed and has been moved to a secure location.

American officials tell The Wall Street Journal and Al Jazeera that US forces are already involved in the joint assault on Iran.

A high-ranking Israeli government source said, "We are preparing for four days of intensive, combined attacks in the first phase. Tehran will not be the same after that."

In a video from Tehran, local residents excitedly look on as smoke rises from the complex of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei following an Israeli airstrike.

They sense their freedom is near.

Israeli and US forces have reportedly struck numerous Iranian military (IRGC) and intelligence facilities. They are weakening the regime so the people can rise up.

Trump: “We have launched military operations to eliminate the threats from the brutal Iranian regime.”

Trump: There may be casualties. We are doing this for our future.

Trump urges the Iranian people to rise up and take over their government. “This is probably your last chance.

Iranian regime-linked news outlet Tasnim warns that "Iran is preparing for revenge with a harsh response against the Zionist entity."

IDF: A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel.

Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat.

Sirens in northern Israel