"The goal is to create all the conditions for the downfall of the Iranian regime, but developments will also depend on the extent to which the Iranian people rise up. Israeli officials said Israel is targeting the entire Iranian leadership - political and military, past, present, and future - and that Khamenei's residence and government compound have been struck."
"A senior U.S. official told Axios that American strikes are focused on Iran's missile program and missile launchers, while Israeli strikes are focused on both eliminating senior Iranian officials and targeting the missile program. Israeli officials said they still lack clarity on which Iranian leaders have been killed, and that it will take several more hours to assess the results."
"The time has come for all parts of the people of Iran - Persians, Kurds, Azeris, Baluchis, and Ahwazis - to cast off the yoke of tyranny and bring about a free and peace-seeking Iran. When we are finished, take over your government, it will be yours to take. This will be probably your only chance for generations."
Israel and the United States launched coordinated military strikes against Iran, with distinct operational focuses. Israeli strikes targeted senior Iranian political and military leaders including Supreme Leader Khamenei, President Pezeshkian, IRGC commander Vahidi, and former President Ahmadinejad, along with missile capabilities. American strikes concentrated on Iran's missile program and launchers. Israeli officials stated the objective is establishing conditions for the Iranian regime's downfall while depending on popular resistance from the Iranian people. Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump released statements calling on the Iranian population to seize the opportunity to overthrow their government, with Trump urging citizens to remain safe during operations and take control afterward. Israeli officials acknowledged uncertainty about casualty assessments pending further evaluation.
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