25 Jan 2026

The Ayatollah has retreated to a heavily fortified bunker in Levvisen, northeastern Iran, amid escalating protests and potential US military action. The Iranian regime, led by the Ayatollah and supported by the IRGC, faces internal unrest and external threats, with the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group approaching. The exiled crown prince, Reza Pahlavi, has emerged as a potential figurehead for the opposition, calling for freedom and a transitional government.

A potential military strike against the Ayatollah could involve F-35C stealth fighters leading the charge, followed by B-2 bombers dropping bunker-buster bombs on the Ayatollah’s bunker or vent shaft. Tomahawk missiles launched from submarines and destroyers could also target key locations. The strike package would likely be supported by F-22s and F-15Es, with ...