Trump confirms major military operation in Iran to neutralize nuclear threats

2026-02-28 - 08:23

WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump confirmed that a large-scale military operation against Iran has begun, with the aim of neutralizing threats posed by the Iranian government. In a video statement shared on the social media platform Truth Social, Trump emphasized that the operation seeks to defend American citizens and eliminate imminent dangers from Iran’s nuclear and missile programs. “We cannot allow Iran to possess nuclear weapons,” Trump declared, highlighting the operation’s focus on destroying Iran’s missile systems and naval forces. He further stated that the United States had taken all possible measures to reduce the risk to American personnel in the region. The operation, launched jointly by the US and Israel, involves missile attacks targeting several key Iranian cities. US forces have carried out strikes from air and sea, while Israel has been conducting air raids on Iranian targets. The US and Israeli assault has targeted areas including Tehran, Isfahan, Tabriz, Qom, and Karaj. In Tehran, thick smoke was seen rising from the city’s skyline. In response, Iran has closed its airspace to all traffic and issued a stern warning, vowing to retaliate against both the US and Israel. The Iranian government has warned that they are prepared for the toughest responses as the conflict escalates.