In a video statement, President Trump announced that over the past 36 hours
By Sammy,
In a video statement, President Trump announced that over the past 36 hours, the United States and its allies "have launched Operation Epic Fury, one of the largest, most complex, most overwhelming military offensives the world has ever seen. Nobody's seen anything like it." He said the campaign struck "hundreds of targets in Iran, including Revolutionary Guard facilities, Iranian air defense systems," and that "we knocked out nine ships plus their naval building, all in a matter of literally minutes."
Trump confirmed that "Iran's formerly supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, is dead," calling him "this wretched and vile man" responsible for the deaths of hundreds of Americans and "countless thousands of innocent people all across many countries." He added that "all over Iran, the voices of the Iranian people could be heard cheering and celebrating in the streets when his death was announced."
Describing the impact on Iran's military, Trump said "many of them want to surrender to save their lives. They want immunity. They're calling by the thousands." He emphasized that "combat operations continue at this time in full force, and they will continue until all of our objectives are achieved," while also acknowledging that CENTCOM reported "three U.S. military service members have been killed in action," honoring them as "true American patriots who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation."
Warning Iran's armed forces, Trump urged them to "lay down your arms and receive full immunity or face certain death. It will be certain death. Won't be pretty." He called on Iranian patriots to "be brave, be bold, be heroic, and take back your country," asserting that "America is with you. I made a promise to you, and I fulfilled that promise." He closed by saying, "God bless you, our incredible warriors. And God bless the United States of America."
Topics: Iran
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