Trump Launches Major Combat Operations Against Iran Amid Escalation

BREAKING: President Donald Trump has just announced the initiation of “major combat operations” against Iran following coordinated strikes by U.S. and Israeli forces targeting Iranian military sites. In a dramatic video address posted from Mar-a-Lago, Trump delivered a stark warning to Iranian troops: “Lay down your weapons and have complete immunity … or face certain death.”

The announcement comes just hours after a series of strikes began at approximately 10 a.m. Tehran time (4 a.m. EDT), with explosions reported near key facilities associated with Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Trump described Iran as “a vicious group of very hard, terrible people,” emphasizing the urgent need to protect American interests amid what he termed “menacing activities” that threaten the U.S. and its allies globally.

Trump’s address followed a breakdown in diplomatic talks in Geneva, with tensions escalating after Iranian officials claimed “good progress” was made, despite evidence to the contrary. The President expressed his frustration over Iran’s continued development of nuclear capabilities, stating, “For 47 years, the Iranian regime has chanted ‘death to America’.”

In his speech, Trump outlined the objectives of the combat operations, vowing to “destroy their missiles” and “annihilate their navy.” He asserted that the U.S. military is committed to preventing Iran from threatening American national security. “This is a massive and ongoing operation,” he stated, highlighting the potential for military casualties while reinforcing the need for decisive action.

The strikes have already resulted in reported destruction near strategic locations across Iran, including military installations believed to be linked to Iran’s support of terrorist groups like Hamas. Trump linked the operations to the recent October 7 attacks on Israel, where over 1,000 people were killed, asserting that Hamas acted on Iran’s behalf.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu echoed Trump’s sentiments, declaring the strikes necessary to eliminate an “existential threat” from the Iranian regime. He called for regime change, stating, “Our joint operation will create the conditions for the brave Iranian people to take their fate into their own hands.”

The implications of these military actions are profound, as Trump urged the Iranian populace to rise against their government. “To the proud people of Iran, I say, tonight that the hour of your freedom is at hand,” he declared, warning citizens to remain indoors as military operations escalate.

As the situation continues to develop, international observers are closely monitoring the unfolding crisis, with many analyzing the potential for a broader conflict in the region. The world awaits further updates as the U.S. military operations in Iran intensify, marking a significant escalation in U.S.-Iran relations.

Stay tuned for more urgent updates as this story unfolds.