By DAYO ADESULU
Israel strikes Iranian Supreme Council meeting in a dramatic escalation of the ongoing conflict between Tehran and the U.S.-Israeli alliance, according to a senior Israeli official who spoke to Fox News on Tuesday.
The official said Israeli forces targeted a high-level gathering of Iran’s Supreme Council as members convened to select a successor following the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, , on Saturday.
The operation, code-named “Roaring Lion,” marks one of the most direct and consequential blows to Iran’s political and military command structure in recent history. It also signals a new phase in the intensifying confrontation between Israel, the United States, and the Islamic Republic.
Strike Hits During Succession Talks
According to the Israeli official, the targeted meeting was critical. Senior figures within Iran’s leadership hierarchy had gathered to determine who would take control of the regime after Khamenei’s death.
However, Israeli intelligence reportedly identified the meeting in real time. Shortly after, precision strikes were launched at the location where council members were assembled.
While Iranian authorities have yet to release a detailed account of casualties from Tuesday’s strike, Israeli sources claim the objective was to disrupt the succession process and deepen fractures within Iran’s command structure.
If confirmed, the strike would represent a calculated effort not just to eliminate individuals, but to destabilize institutional continuity at the highest level of Iran’s governance.
49 Senior Iranian Leaders Reportedly Killed
Even more striking are claims surrounding the opening phase of the joint U.S.-Israeli operation carried out on Saturday morning.
According to the same Israeli official, 49 of Iran’s most senior political and military leaders were killed during coordinated strikes at the start of the operation.
Those targeted allegedly included high-ranking commanders, strategic advisers, and senior officials connected to Iran’s security and defense apparatus.
The reported deaths have left what Israeli sources describe as a “fractured and leaderless” military structure. Analysts say that if the figures are accurate, the scale of leadership losses could severely impair Iran’s ability to coordinate a unified military response in the short term.
However, independent verification of the casualty figures remains limited, and Iranian state media has not confirmed the numbers cited by Israeli sources.
Escalation Between Washington, Tel Aviv and Tehran
The broader operation reportedly involved both Israel and the United States, though Washington has not publicly detailed its level of direct participation in the latest strike on the Supreme Council meeting.
Tensions between the three nations have escalated rapidly over recent weeks, with tit-for-tat attacks, cyber operations, and targeted strikes becoming more frequent.
Now, with Israel strikes Iranian Supreme Council meeting dominating global headlines, regional observers warn that the Middle East could be entering a dangerous and unpredictable phase.
Security experts note that leadership decapitation strategies often produce mixed results. While they can temporarily disrupt adversaries, they may also trigger retaliatory actions and further instability.
Regional and Global Reactions Expected
World capitals are watching closely. The possibility of further retaliation from Tehran remains high, particularly if senior clerical and military figures were indeed killed during the council strike.
Energy markets have already shown signs of volatility amid fears of disruptions in the Gulf region. Meanwhile, diplomatic channels are reportedly active behind the scenes as international actors attempt to prevent a full-scale regional war.
For now, questions linger:
- Who survived the Tuesday strike?
- Has Iran named a new supreme leader?
- Will Tehran retaliate directly or through proxy networks?
As developments continue to unfold, what remains clear is that Israel strikes Iranian Supreme Council meeting has dramatically reshaped the power equation in Tehran — and possibly the wider Middle East.
The coming days will likely determine whether this marks a decisive strategic shift or the beginning of a prolonged and more dangerous confrontation.
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