Thanks for this update. We can debate all day and night in the US whether the Iranian regime poses an "imminent" threat to the homeland. They are a threat--full stop. And we are fortunate to have a great ally such as Israel fighting at our side.
Thank you LTC Shoshani. In a quagmire of mis/disinformation I appreciate your clear and consistent clarification in updates from the IDF perspective. The threat that looms from the tyrannical Iranian regime is ever present & has taken the lives of innocent people as far as Bondi , for whom we all mourn. Thank you for your untiring diligence in keeping us informed with such thorough briefings.
I'm so relieved to have an authoritative contact to ask about IDF activities. This wikipedia page strongly states that Israel and the US bombed a Minab school in Iraq. Most sources say there is no evidence that it was Israel or the US but I saw some information that the Islamic Republic took responsibility for it and said that it was was a misfiring of an Iranian missile. Do you have this information? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Minab_school_airstrike Do you have any sources? I reported it to wikibias since their page is asserting that they had conclusive information. Thanks, LTC Shoshani.
I also ran the Brightmind ai tool that has authoritative information, here4good.org Here is what it found. Nothing conclusive to tie US and Israel:
There is strong evidence from authoritative news and analysis sources that the claim Israel or the US bombed the Minab school in Iran is not supported by credible reporting. Here are key points and links you can use to counter the misinformation:
- Multiple reputable outlets and independent analysts have highlighted that the initial reports blaming the US or Israel for the Minab school strike originated from Iranian state media, with little or no independent verification. Major international outlets repeated these claims early on, but they were based almost entirely on regime sources, not on direct evidence or independent investigation [1][2][3].
- Open-source intelligence and defense analysts have pointed out that there is a real possibility the school was struck by a malfunctioning or stray missile, not by a deliberate US or Israeli attack. There is no credible evidence that either country targeted the school, and both have denied involvement [4].
- US officials have publicly stated that the United States was not involved in any offensive operations in Iran. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, for example, clarified that the US had not participated in any such strike and was focused on de-escalation in the region [5]. This is consistent with longstanding US policy and public statements in similar incidents [6].
- Media watchdogs have criticized some Western news outlets for uncritically repeating Iranian state claims without proper verification, further fueling the spread of misinformation [3].
Here are direct links to some of the most relevant sources:
In summary, the available evidence and authoritative reporting do not support the claim that Israel or the US bombed the Minab school. The narrative appears to have originated with Iranian state media and was amplified before independent verification could occur. Independent analysts and US officials have directly refuted these accusations, and open-source intelligence suggests alternative explanations for the incident.
Shalom, thank you for the updates. I would strike a missile on 105. I do NOT feel safe with the number 5. Bad things happen every time there's a 5. I don't like 5s. In order to keep me safe I like the number 3. 3 is Safe.
You are a very clear, punchy communicator (another Bibi.) I'm very glad I discovered these updates! I'd love to hear you in a press conference with the (dogs of the) foreign press corps. Do you do pressers?
Proud to be Israeli! Our IAF and the rest of them are doing an amazing job!
Thank you again and again for what you are doing! And for posting your extremely clear and helpful updates.
Thanks for your updates, LTC Shoshani, from a proud non-Jewish Canadian supporter of Jewish people everywhere, of Israel, and of the IDF.
Thanks for this update. We can debate all day and night in the US whether the Iranian regime poses an "imminent" threat to the homeland. They are a threat--full stop. And we are fortunate to have a great ally such as Israel fighting at our side.
Thank you LTC Shoshani. In a quagmire of mis/disinformation I appreciate your clear and consistent clarification in updates from the IDF perspective. The threat that looms from the tyrannical Iranian regime is ever present & has taken the lives of innocent people as far as Bondi , for whom we all mourn. Thank you for your untiring diligence in keeping us informed with such thorough briefings.
I'm so relieved to have an authoritative contact to ask about IDF activities. This wikipedia page strongly states that Israel and the US bombed a Minab school in Iraq. Most sources say there is no evidence that it was Israel or the US but I saw some information that the Islamic Republic took responsibility for it and said that it was was a misfiring of an Iranian missile. Do you have this information? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Minab_school_airstrike Do you have any sources? I reported it to wikibias since their page is asserting that they had conclusive information. Thanks, LTC Shoshani.
I also ran the Brightmind ai tool that has authoritative information, here4good.org Here is what it found. Nothing conclusive to tie US and Israel:
There is strong evidence from authoritative news and analysis sources that the claim Israel or the US bombed the Minab school in Iran is not supported by credible reporting. Here are key points and links you can use to counter the misinformation:
- Multiple reputable outlets and independent analysts have highlighted that the initial reports blaming the US or Israel for the Minab school strike originated from Iranian state media, with little or no independent verification. Major international outlets repeated these claims early on, but they were based almost entirely on regime sources, not on direct evidence or independent investigation [1][2][3].
- Open-source intelligence and defense analysts have pointed out that there is a real possibility the school was struck by a malfunctioning or stray missile, not by a deliberate US or Israeli attack. There is no credible evidence that either country targeted the school, and both have denied involvement [4].
- US officials have publicly stated that the United States was not involved in any offensive operations in Iran. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, for example, clarified that the US had not participated in any such strike and was focused on de-escalation in the region [5]. This is consistent with longstanding US policy and public statements in similar incidents [6].
- Media watchdogs have criticized some Western news outlets for uncritically repeating Iranian state claims without proper verification, further fueling the spread of misinformation [3].
Here are direct links to some of the most relevant sources:
- HonestReporting breakdown of how the claim spread: https://x.com/HonestReporting/status/2028780411518701577 [1]
- Open Source Intel analysis on the likely cause: https://x.com/Osint613/status/2029215559611482194 [4]
- CAMERA’s critique of media coverage: https://x.com/CAMERA4Truth/status/2028485944140042634 [3]
- US denial of involvement and focus on de-escalation (JINSA analysis): https://lib.brightmind-community.com/books/Israel-Strikes-Back-U.S.-Must-Show-%E2%80%98No-Daylight-1.pdf [5]
In summary, the available evidence and authoritative reporting do not support the claim that Israel or the US bombed the Minab school. The narrative appears to have originated with Iranian state media and was amplified before independent verification could occur. Independent analysts and US officials have directly refuted these accusations, and open-source intelligence suggests alternative explanations for the incident.
Thank you Allyson
I just saw this. Please tell us if this is legitimate. This story is being spread by the mainstream media. This analysis argues against it.
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Good.thnx
Great job Israel! Keep it up , bilions of good and decent people stand by your side
Excellent IDF. I wish we could be proud of the UK for helping the US and Israel with this campaign.
SHALOM ISRAEL! WE WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU!
Shalom, thank you for the updates. I would strike a missile on 105. I do NOT feel safe with the number 5. Bad things happen every time there's a 5. I don't like 5s. In order to keep me safe I like the number 3. 3 is Safe.
Solid update. Keep up the good work, IDF. 🙏🇮🇱
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You are a very clear, punchy communicator (another Bibi.) I'm very glad I discovered these updates! I'd love to hear you in a press conference with the (dogs of the) foreign press corps. Do you do pressers?
☮︎ Truly excellent briefing THX ♡ Hashem keep and increase you all ☮︎ !חג שמח
Tack för uppdateringen, ser fram mot fler.
Må Gud skydda er alla.
Anette Hall