Following a series of American strikes on Iran, President Donald Trump has made a significant announcement. Trump revealed that just recently, the U.S. has launched 'Major Combat Operations' in Iran. Through a video message on his social media platform, Truth Social, he explained that these operations are designed to protect the American people and eliminate imminent threats posed by the Iranian regime.
Calling the Iranian regime a 'very harsh and dangerous group', Trump emphasized that the United States would never allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons. According to him, Iran has attempted to revive its nuclear program and is developing long-range missiles, posing a severe threat to the U.S. and its allies.
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Trump stated firmly, 'We will obliterate their missiles and reduce their missile industry to rubble.' He also remarked that the U.S. would completely destroy Iran's navy and ensure that Tehran does not acquire nuclear capabilities. He has urged the Iranian military, IRGC, to surrender.
However, Trump did not explicitly clarify whether these strikes are being coordinated with Israel. A U.S. official indicated that actions against Iran are being executed both through aerial and maritime routes. In recent weeks, America has significantly increased its military presence in the Middle East. Trump described this as a 'massive naval fleet'.
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This deployment includes some of the world's largest warships, such as the USS Gerald R. Ford and the USS Abraham Lincoln. Ford, America's latest and the world's biggest aircraft carrier, is equipped with nuclear reactors and can carry over 75 military aircraft. Meanwhile, the nuclear-powered Abraham Lincoln can deploy approximately 90 military aircraft.
Following Trump's aggressive statement, tensions in the region have escalated. Reports suggest that Iran is preparing for a counter-response, as the situation appears to be rapidly evolving. The world now watches intently as the next phase of this conflict unfolds.
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