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US continues 'defensive operations' in Iran; explosions reported, Iran threatens violent response

The Zioneer Intelligence Desk
US Signals Expanded Air Campaign in Iran as 'Operation Epic Fury' Continues

Primary source Internal intake · 6 reviewed intake signals · Desk window 00:45 · Photo: from the full report

TL;DR

A US official told Al Jazeera that American forces are continuing 'defensive operations' in Iran. Explosions were reported in several locations already struck. An Iranian official said the leadership has decided to respond 'directly and violently' to any attack on the Islamic Republic. An Iranian regime plane was seen fleeing over Iranian skies.

01 · How it developed

5 developments

  1. Latest

    US official confirms readiness for a series of additional strikes

  2. US official confirms defensive operations inside Iran are currently ongoing

  3. Iran threatens direct, violent response; reports of ongoing explosions in struck areas.

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02 · Source and signal

Source and signal

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