Trump Comments on Ongoing Tensions
- Donald Trump who serves as the US President spoke about increasing tensions throughout West Asia. He predicted that the Iranian conflict will last four to five weeks. He announced that "Operation Epic Fury" continues active operations at present time.
- Trump mentioned previous assassination attempts which occurred against his life. He accused Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei of instigating two separate assassination attempts against him. He stated security agencies successfully stopped all attempts which would have led to successful execution.
Details About the Military Operation
- Trump described the operation against Iran as complex. He reported that US forces conduct extensive military operations throughout the region. The United States and Israel possess enough military strength to continue present fighting levels whenever they choose.
- Diplomatic channels between the two parties remain operational according to him. He stated that actual negotiations between the two parties do not have any established date yet.
Casualties and Response
- Three American soldiers died during the operation according to US Central Command. Trump announced that United States will take military action in response to these deaths. He acknowledged that the number of deaths will increase until the conflict reaches its conclusion.
- Reports indicate that around 200 people have died in Iran due to the attacks. The dead include high-ranking military officials and political leaders who had ties to Iran's governing body.
Offer to Iranian Forces
Trump declared that the United States will protect members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and other military forces who decide to disarm. He warned that if they continue to fight against him they will suffer more defeats.
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