🚨 LIVE: Israel Wipe Out IRGC In ‘Pager-Style’ Attack - Child Soldiers Deployed In Iran
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Takeaways
- ❖Mossad executed a 'pager-style' attack, hiding explosives in canned food distributed to IRGC members in southern Iran, causing mass casualties.
- ❖The IRGC's head of Navy, Ali Razar Tangiri, was eliminated in a precise joint US-Israeli strike after surviving previous attempts.
- ❖The IRGC has deployed child soldiers, aged 12 and above, to man checkpoints and conduct operational patrols due to a shortage of adult personnel.
- ❖US Central Command confirmed over 10,000 US strikes on IRGC targets since the operation's start, severely weakening their capabilities.
- ❖Uganda's military chief publicly offered to send a brigade of their People's Defense Forces to assist Israel in capturing Tehran.
- ❖Pakistan's attempt to mediate a ceasefire and save key IRGC figures from a US/Israeli hit list failed, as Iran's leadership refused demands.
Insights
1Mossad's 'Pager-Style' Canned Food Attack
Mossad executed a sophisticated 'pager-style' operation by infiltrating the IRGC's supply chain and hiding explosive devices inside canned food. These cans were distributed to IRGC members in the southern province, leading to mass casualties when the explosives detonated simultaneously. This tactic mirrors a previous operation against Hezbollah in Lebanon using explosive pagers.
Explosive devices were hidden inside canned food that was distributed amongst the IRGC members in the past province in the south. The cans all went off. Mass casualties. A huge number of people have been killed and injured as part of the IRGC.
2Elimination of IRGC Navy Head Ali Razar Tangiri
Ali Razar Tangiri, the IRGC's head of Navy and the individual responsible for threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz, was eliminated in a precise joint operation by Israel and the US. This follows multiple previous attempts where Tangiri was injured but survived. His death is seen as a major blow to the IRGC's naval capabilities.
We finally have confirmation that the IRGC's head of navy has finally been eliminated following a number of attempts by both Israel and the US. This man was singlehandedly in charge of closing the straight of hormones.
3IRGC Deploys Child Soldiers (Ages 12+)
Facing a severe shortage of adult military personnel due to casualties and defections, the IRGC launched a new initiative, 'Defenders of the Homeland,' deploying child soldiers aged 12 and above. These children are assigned to man checkpoints, conduct operational patrols, and participate in vehicle convoys, effectively making them part of the repressive apparatus against the Iranian people. This move, reminiscent of the Iran-Iraq war in the 1980s, is framed as a war crime.
The IRGC are running out of military personnel... they have had to deploy child soldiers, teenagers, anybody above the age of 12 can now join the IRGC military. The program is deploying anybody aged above 12... their jobs these kids will be to man the checkpoints... also going to be using for operational patrols. Kids will also be doing vehicle convoys.
4Extensive US Strikes on IRGC Targets
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that US forces have struck over 10,000 IRGC targets across Iran since the commencement of 'Operation Epic Fury.' This extensive campaign has resulted in the elimination of 92% of the large ships in the Iranian Navy, severely degrading the IRGC Navy's ability to project power in the Middle East and globally.
US forces... have struck more than 10,000 targets in Iran, IRGC targets, 10,000 since the beginning of the operation. 92% of the large ships in the Iranian Navy have been eliminated. As a result, IRGC Navy has completely lost their ability to project power.
5Uganda Offers Military Aid to Israel
Uganda's military chief, Kerogba, made a public announcement offering to send a brigade of the Uganda People's Defense Forces (UPDF) to assist Israel. He stated that Uganda is 'tired of this nonsense' and would join the war on Israel's side if there's talk of destroying Israel. He even suggested a UPDF brigade could 'capture Tehran quickly,' an offer the host found surprising and somewhat humorous.
The military chief in Uganda, Kerogba, has made a huge announcement that Uganda wants to get involved in the conflict in the Middle East... 'Any talk of destroying or defeating Israel will bring us into the war on the side of Israel.'... 'I think a division is too much. A UPDF... Brigade, could do it quickly.'
Bottom Line
The IRGC's deployment of child soldiers is not just a sign of desperation but a calculated propaganda tactic. By placing children at checkpoints, they aim to create a dilemma for Israeli drones, hoping that strikes on these positions will be framed as 'killing children' by Western media and critics, thereby generating international condemnation.
This tactic shifts the moral burden onto the attacking forces and could complicate targeting decisions, potentially slowing down operations or creating public relations challenges for Israel and the US. It highlights the IRGC's willingness to exploit humanitarian concerns for strategic gain.
Counter-propaganda efforts could expose the IRGC's exploitation of children, emphasizing the regime's depravity rather than allowing them to control the narrative. International bodies could be pressured to condemn this specific war crime more forcefully, isolating the IRGC further.
The explicit offer of military assistance from Uganda to Israel, including a willingness to capture Tehran, reveals an unexpected and potentially significant shift in global alliances and perceptions of the Middle East conflict.
This demonstrates that support for Israel is not confined to traditional Western allies and can emerge from unexpected regions, potentially complicating diplomatic efforts and signaling a broader, multi-polar alignment against Iran. It also highlights the host's perception of the UK's inaction as a stark contrast.
Israel and its allies could explore strengthening ties with non-traditional partners like Uganda, leveraging their willingness to engage in regional security. This could open new avenues for diplomatic and military cooperation, diversifying the coalition against Iranian aggression.
Lessons
- Monitor IRGC's use of child soldiers: Observe how this tactic impacts military operations and international perception, as it represents a new low in the conflict.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of 'pager-style' sabotage: Consider how covert, unconventional methods of attack, like the canned food explosives, can be adapted or defended against in future conflicts.
- Assess the implications of non-traditional alliances: Recognize that unexpected offers of military support, such as Uganda's to Israel, can signal shifting geopolitical landscapes and potential new partners in regional conflicts.
Notable Moments
The host translates a video from Iran where a woman expresses gratitude to America and President Trump for the strikes on IRGC positions in Lorestan, highlighting the internal dissent against the Iranian regime.
This moment provides a rare glimpse into the sentiments of some Iranian citizens who view foreign military action against the IRGC as liberation, directly contradicting the regime's narrative and demonstrating internal support for external intervention.
The host's reaction to the news of Uganda's military chief offering to send forces to capture Tehran, expressing both amusement and appreciation for the unexpected support, while also noting the contrast with the UK's inaction.
This highlights the surprising and often unpredictable nature of international relations and alliances, showcasing how geopolitical events can elicit strong, unconventional responses from diverse actors. It also underscores the host's critical view of traditional Western allies.
Quotes
"A huge attack by the Americans and Israelis hitting the positions in Lauran. Well done, America. Well done, President Trump."
"The man responsible for the closure of straight homeost has now been closed himself."
"The death of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard called Navy or IRGCN commander Admiral Aliad Tangiri from an Israeli air strike makes the region safer."
"Any talk of destroying or defeating Israel will bring us into the war on the side of Israel. Uganda also said, 'I hear our friends in Israel are looking for a division to capture Tehran, the capital of Iran. Personally, I think a division is too much. A UPDF... Brigade, could do it quickly.'"
"The Iranian negotiators are very different and strange. They are begging us to make a deal which they should be doing since they have been militarily obliterated with zero chance of a comeback."
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