Trump Responds After Deadly US-Israel Strikes on Iran
President Donald Trump has spoken out following the latest offensive military operations in Iran, which have already resulted in the deaths of three American service members.
The strikes, dubbed “Operation Epic Fury,” targeted Iran’s nuclear facilities and ballistic missile programs after months of rising tensions in the region. While the missions were described by the White House as precise, reports indicate significant collateral damage in surrounding areas.
Defending the decision, the administration emphasized that the air raids followed “exhaustive diplomatic efforts” and cited “47 years of Iranian aggression—including attacks on US citizens, sponsorship of global terrorism, and brutal oppression of its own people.”
On social media, Trump claimed that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, had been killed during the operations. Writing on Truth Social, he labeled Khamenei “one of the most evil people in history” and confirmed the leader’s death.
The exact death toll from the strikes remains unclear, though the loss of three American service members has already been confirmed. In a video message, Trump paid tribute to the fallen, calling them “true American patriots who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.” He warned that additional casualties were likely before the conflict concludes, underscoring the ongoing intensity of the operations.
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