President Donald Trump is encouraging the Iranian people to take control of their government once the United States and Israel conclude what officials described as “major combat operations” inside Iran.
The joint military action, launched just after 9 a.m. local time, was dubbed “Operation Epic Fury” by the Pentagon. U.S. officials said the operation was carried out in coordination with Israeli forces.
In video remarks posted to Truth Social, Trump addressed the Iranian people directly and told them to “seize control of [their] destiny.”
“The hour of your freedom is at hand. Stay sheltered. Don’t leave your home. It’s very dangerous outside. Bombs will be dropping everywhere. When we are finished, take over your government. It will be yours to take,” Trump said. “This will be, probably, your only chance for generations. For many years, you have asked for America’s help, but you never got it. No President was willing to do what I am willing to do tonight. Now you have a President who is giving you what you want.”
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BREAKING: Trump confirms "major combat operations" in Iran.
Trump said the objective is to defend Americans by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime, describing it as "a vicious group of very hard, terrible people."
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