One month after the United States and Israel launched “Operation Epic Fury,” the joint military campaign—bolstered by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates—has delivered devastating blows to Iran’s nuclear program, ballistic missile arsenal, air defenses, and navy. Over 8,000 strikes have sunk more than 130 Iranian vessels in what officials call the largest naval elimination since World War II

Anti-government protests in Iran have intensified into their second week, spreading to over 100 cities and evolving from economic grievances into widespread calls for regime change. Sparked by soaring inflation, currency devaluation, and disillusionment with the clerical leadership, demonstrators have clashed with security forces, torching government buildings and chanting against Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Reports indicate at least 45 protesters have been killed