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TexasTowelie

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Sun Jun 15, 2025, 10:51 PM Jun 15

The Israel-Iran War Just Changed Everything - CaspianReport [View all]



The Cold War has turned hot overnight. In the early hours of June 13th, Israel launched preemptive strikes on Iran. Multiple explosions were heard across Tehran with online footage showing blasts lighting up the capital. Additional explosions occurred in other cities that host nuclear military, strategic, and nuclear sites--the initial 24 hours have been nothing short of a disaster for the Iranians. Israeli jets are flying almost uncontested over Iranian airspace, Mossad operatives are roaming freely launching
drones and anti-tank guided missiles at key Iranian systems, all while Hezbollah remains on the sidelines.

Multiple senior nuclear scientists and high ranking military leaders were killed. Iran responded harshly and launched waves of
loitering munitions and ballistic missiles at Israel, but most of these were intercepted. Some made it through to Tel Aviv and significant damage was reported at Israel's central military command center.

What we're seeing is unlike anything the region has witnessed before--the firepower unleashed makes Hezbollah and Hamas rockets look like toys by comparison. Meanwhile, Netanyahu urged Israeli citizens to prepare for a prolonged conflict and so it begins when sirens replace speeches war is no longer coming... it has arrived.
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