Iranian Officers Abandon Posts, Leave Conscript Soldiers Behind Amid US-Israeli Strikes

Iranian military officers have fled their barracks amid ongoing US and Israeli strikes, abandoning conscripted soldiers without command support, according to Iranian opposition outlet Iran International. Soldiers stationed at a base in Lorestan province reported that commanders deserted their posts fearing airstrikes, leaving regular troops in confusion over the chain of command following the killing of Supreme Leader Khamenei on Saturday. Some soldiers said they have been sleeping in open fields outside the base to avoid being targeted. Prime Minister Netanyahu has vowed to intensify Israeli attacks on Iran in coming days, while President Trump has demanded unconditional surrender.