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

Iranian military commanders have fled their barracks amid ongoing US and Israeli strikes, leaving conscripted soldiers without support, according to Iran International. Soldiers at a base in Lorestan province reported that commanders abandoned them following the killing of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday. Troops have been sleeping outdoors to avoid airstrikes while leadership neglected their basic needs. The IDF reported hitting over 400 targets during its operations, with Prime Minister Netanyahu vowing to intensify attacks and President Trump demanding unconditional surrender.