—❗️🇺🇸/🇮🇷/🇮🇱 U.S. officials to Israel Hayom: 'The war will go on for a few days, and will end with an overthrow of the regime'

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Reports of significant damage to the Jebel Ali port in Dubai, UAE, from Iranian strikes.

🇺🇸🇮🇷 Several Patriot interceptors failed to shoot down an Iranian missile. Al Udeid base in Qatar.

🇮🇷 Announcement by the IRGC Navy on the radio about blocking the Strait of Hormuz

🇧🇭 Repeated strikes on US assets in Bahrain

🇮🇷 Statement of the Government of Iran following the martyrdom of Imam Khamenei

In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
"Those who have done wrong will know to what [kind of] return they will be returned."

Honorable and proud people of Iran!

- With great sorrow and grief, it is announced that following the brutal attack by the criminal government of America and the vile Zionist regime, the exemplar of faith, jihad, and resistance, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Grand Ayatollah Imam Khamenei, has attained the great blessing of martyrdom.

- The righteous successor of the Spirit of God who, for more than 37 years of wise leadership, took on the pioneering and true flag-bearing of the Islamic front, and with exemplary courage and steadfast faith, ushered in a new chapter of governance in the history of Islam, and until the last moment of his blessed and historic life, led the Islamic nation against disbelief, tyranny, and arrogance.

- The proud martyr Grand Ayatollah Imam Khamenei, a model of sacrifice and resistance in the present era, was "the Imam of sincere promises, the Imam of hope and power" in the minds of the free, the oppressed, and the fighters of the world, and will forever remain immortal alongside the name of "The Great Khomeini" in the hearts of the peoples of the world. His comprehensiveness and mastery of contemporary sciences, wisdom, foresight, pure faith, sincerity in action, iron will, deep belief in his words, deeds, and goals, unparalleled courage, extensive religious knowledge, gentle and pure spirit, and hope and trust in the Almighty Creator were outstanding characteristics of this great personality rarely found in any political leader.

- The Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran offers its condolences on this great loss to the Honorable Qa'im al-Mahdi (may our souls be sacrificed for him), the noble nation of Iran, the great Islamic Ummah, and all the free people of the world, and in sympathy with the resilient Iranian nation, declares 40 days of public mourning and 7 days of public holiday.

- This great crime will never go unanswered and will mark a new chapter in the history of the Islamic world and Shi'ism. The pure blood of this high-ranking master will gush forth like a roaring spring and will eradicate American-Zionist oppression and crime. This time, with all power and firmness, relying on the Islamic Ummah and the free people of the world, we will make the perpetrators and instigators of this great crime regret their actions.

- Our dear Iran, with the support of divine victory, united and single-hearted, will proudly pass through this difficult passage; for God is watching over our oppressive enemies and is the helper of the believers and the oppressed.

🇮🇷 When the Leader of the Revolution spoke about the wish for martyrdom

We were the claimants of the front row - the martyrs were picked from the back of the hall

Irans command structure is still in tact and responding with coordination. It appears that’s hardliners are now in charge and the war will be fought despite the loss of the Ayatollah Khamenei.

He was just a figurehead at 86 and his death will likely have a uniting factor instead of the hoped for decapitation and ensuring chaos.

Israel expended many of their intelligence assets inside Iran during the 12 day war, we saw almost nothing from inside Iran this time. I believe Israel assumed the U.S. would get involved fully in a regime change operation or that the regime was weaker than it was.

We are also not seeing popular uprisings as that card was also played in early January. According to many sources this attack was delayed by at least a month which would imply that the strikes were intended to support the violent oppositional protests which was actively engaging the regime. Most of the “dissidents” were weeded out and the momentum of any opposition inside of Iran culled.

This does not mean that a civil conflict won’t happen but it takes time a resources unless the population is ready to revolt. I’m not seeing evidence for this at this time.

Irans goal is the survival of the regime, anything less for the west will deemed a colossal failure.

rtificial intelligence is more than happy to start of a nuclear war.

At King's College London, a simulation of geopolitical conflicts was conducted, where popular neural networks participated instead of states.

They could choose any means to achieve their goals. In 95% of the simulations, all neural networks refused to give way and initiated a nuclear apocalypse. They explained that this was the only correct decision.

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🇮🇷 Statement of the General Staff of the Armed Forces following the martyrdom of Imam Khamenei

In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

Among the believers are men who have been true to their covenant with Allah; among them is he who has fulfilled his vow, and among them is he who awaits; and they did not alter their determination in the least.

- The General Staff of the Armed Forces and the Central Headquarters of Hazrat Khatam al-Anbiya (PBUH) offer their condolences and sympathy to the entire Iranian nation and the Islamic Ummah on the martyrdom of the esteemed leader and supreme commander of the Muslims of the world, Ayatollah Imam Khamenei (may God's mercy be upon him).

- The precious legacy of that leader and guide of the free people of the world is the guiding light for the brave and heroic nation of Iran and the avenging armed forces.

- The memory of that steadfast warrior remains a beacon of guidance and a supporter of national unity, and his sacrifice and perseverance inspire all servants of pure Islam and opponents of oppression.

- We will make the enemies of this nation, especially the criminal America and the cursed Zionist regime, regret their actions with power, firmness, and the support of the honorable people, and we will continue the path of that wise and powerful leader until the last drop of blood and the submission of the enemies.