Trump: U.S. Forces launch major military operation against Iran

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that American forces have begun a large-scale military operation against Iran. In a video message, Trump said the main objective of the operation is to protect U.S. citizens and counter potential threats from Iran. Addressing the Iranian people, he stated, “Your hour of freedom is near,” claiming that Iran has carried out attacks against American targets over the years. He added that Iran’s regime has chanted “Death to America” for decades and that the operation is aimed at reducing security threats. According to reports from credible U.S. media, on February 28, 2026, Israel initiated a preemptive strike against Iran, followed by U.S. forces targeting locations within Iran. Initial strikes reportedly took place near the offices of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iranian media have reported explosions and smoke in Tehran and other cities. So far, casualty figures and damage assessments are not yet available, and it is unclear whether the Iranian Supreme Leader was present at the targeted locations. Iranian authorities are reportedly preparing for a potential response, and the regional situation remains highly tense. The report is based on U.S. sources, and Iran’s official stance on the attacks has not yet been released.