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Richard D

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7. Part 3
Thu Jun 12, 2025, 08:51 PM
Jun 2025

⚔️ IDF LAUNCHES OPERATION “STRENGTH OF A LION” IN IRAN; IDF SPOKESPERSON: THE IDF HAS LAUNCHED A PREEMPTIVE STRIKE TO DAMAGE IRAN’S NUCLEAR PROGRAM

🚨 The IDF has officially launched a military operation in Iran, named "עם כלביא" ("Strength of a Lion&quot . The Hebrew phrase carries layered meaning, symbolizing both “a lion” and “a lion cub,” and metaphorically refers to the strength and determination of the Israeli nation.

🚨 The IDF Spokesperson announces that, a short while ago, under the directive of the political leadership, the IDF launched a precise and coordinated preemptive strike based on high-quality intelligence. The objective: to damage Iran’s nuclear program and respond to the ongoing aggression of the Iranian regime against Israel. Dozens of Israeli Air Force aircraft recently completed the opening strike, which targeted dozens of military sites, including nuclear-related targets across various areas in Iran.

The public is urged to follow the Home Front Command's instructions, which will be updated as needed, and to act responsibly and with patience. The IDF and all relevant bodies are fully prepared for a range of scenarios, both defensive and offensive, as necessary.

For years, Iran has been advancing terrorism both directly and indirectly against the State of Israel. It funds and directs terror operations through its proxies throughout the Middle East while progressing toward nuclear weapons.

The Iranian regime is the primary axis behind all terrorist activity carried out against Israel since the beginning of the “Iron Swords” war.

This includes arming and funding the terrorist organization Hamas, which is responsible for the October 7th massacre. During the war, Iran directly attacked Israel twice, launching hundreds of missiles and UAVs at Israeli territory.

The Iranian regime has openly declared its aim to destroy the State of Israel. Its senior officials publicly declare this intention and are working to realize it through their regional proxies. Today, Iran is closer than ever to obtaining nuclear weapons. A weapon of mass destruction in the hands of the Iranian regime poses an existential threat to Israel and a grave danger to the entire world. The State of Israel will not allow a regime whose goal is Israel’s destruction to possess weapons of mass destruction.

The IDF has conducted extensive assessments and preparations for this campaign, both on the frontlines and the home front. Civilian resilience will be a key factor in the campaign.

The IDF is prepared to continue operating as required. The State of Israel has a duty to act in defense of its citizens and will continue to do so wherever necessary, just as it has in the past. The IDF is holding continuous situation assessments and will provide updates on any developments.

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From Associated Press MayReasonRule Jun 2025 #1
Could it happen here? Well, here's the plan as I see it. usonian Jun 2025 #2
The good news is liberalgunwilltravel Jun 2025 #6
How do you see it happening here? Polybius Jun 2025 #17
Defense including cyber is a seive. Anything could go. usonian Jun 2025 #21
No offense, but if things are going to be bed enough to prep for disaster... OldBaldy1701E Jun 13 #39
I don't have the radio. usonian Jun 13 #42
Let's hope so. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jun 13 #45
From Israel Richard D Jun 2025 #3
Part 2 Richard D Jun 2025 #4
Part 3 Richard D Jun 2025 #7
What did Trump know and when did he know it? AverageOldGuy Jun 2025 #5
The past couple days, they started telling diplomats and their families BumRushDaShow Jun 2025 #8
I wonder if Israel BaronChocula Jun 2025 #11
Zelensky says 20k promised anti-drone missles Blue Dotty Jun 2025 #13
It was leaked a month ago that he oppressed it Polybius Jun 2025 #19
But Trump is President nowforever Jun 2025 #9
"WW3 on the way" LudwigPastorius Jun 2025 #24
Trump Would End This War On Day One of His Presidency DrFunkenstein Jun 2025 #29
People keep trying to hold him to the "day one" thing concerning Russia and Ukraine, but... LudwigPastorius Jun 2025 #31
WW 111 intelpug Jun 2025 #32
Link to NBC News nitpicked Jun 2025 #10
Report: US helped lull Iran into belief no attack imminent PufPuf23 Jun 2025 #12
This is where this has been going for some time now with moniss Jun 2025 #28
It seems that the uranium enrichment facility in Natanz . . . Richard D Jun 2025 #14
Must have used some Big Boy penetrators, Natanz is 50m underground with a 7 meter concrete cap EX500rider Jun 2025 #33
Wow! Richard D Jun 2025 #35
Not a whole lot of nations willing to trade with them - Might have had to settle for Tofu Dreg brand concrete. Lancero Jun 13 #36
Probably a GBU-28 or similar. Hellbound Hellhound Jun 13 #41
Part 4 Richard D Jun 2025 #15
Hey assholes! Don't drag the U.S. into your problems. nt Exp Jun 2025 #16
Too late iemanja Jun 2025 #25
You must be joking. End-timer Huckabee is trump's ambassador to Israel. End-timer's lust for... Hekate Jun 13 #37
IRGC headquarters in Tehran reportedly targeted and on fire rollin74 Jun 2025 #18
Speaker Johnson must be ecstatic. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jun 2025 #20
Wow, took out some high level folks madville Jun 2025 #22
If only there had been some sort of multinational nuclear deal in 2018 mn9driver Jun 2025 #23
Israel adamantly opposed that deal iemanja Jun 2025 #26
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Clearly an act of war comparable to Russian attacking Ukraine. The west and the US should be ashamed to allow this. Jit423 Jun 13 #38
"Clearly an act of war comparable to Russian attacking Ukraine" EX500rider Jun 13 #43
No, they were acts of peace. Igel Jun 13 #44
Is TACO Don itching to be a "war time pResident"? ProudMNDemocrat Jun 13 #40
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