President Donald Trump has officially confirmed that the United States has transitioned to “major combat operations” in Iran. Speaking via a video address on Truth Social, the President stated the objective is to “eliminate imminent threats” and ensure Tehran “never obtains a nuclear weapon.”
- Joint Offensive: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the IDF is conducting “preventative” strikes alongside the U.S. under the codename Operation Lion’s Roar.
- Targets Identified: Explosions have been reported in Tehran, Isfahan, Tabriz, and Karaj. Reports indicate strikes near the IRGC headquarters and the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- Naval & Missile Focus: President Trump vowed to “raze the missile industry to the ground” and “annihilate” the Iranian Navy.
Latest Developments
- Khamenei Evacuated: Reports from Reuters indicate that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been moved from Tehran to a “secure, undisclosed location.”
- Iranian Retaliation: The IDF has confirmed a “barrage of missiles” launched from Iran toward Israel. Air raid sirens are currently sounding across Israel, and the country has closed its airspace.
- US Embassy Alerts: The U.S. Embassy in Qatar has ordered all personnel to shelter-in-place, recommending the same for all American citizens in the region.
- The Geneva Collapse: The strikes come less than 24 hours after the third round of nuclear talks in Geneva ended without a deal. While Omani mediators reported “significant progress,” the U.S. reportedly held firm on the total dismantling of the Fordow and Natanz facilities.
| Location | Status | Action/Alert |
| Israel | Emergency | 48-hour State of Emergency; Airspace closed. |
| Iran | Combat Zone | Internet blackouts reported in Tehran; airspace closed. |
| Strait of Hormuz | Critical | U.S. “Massive Armada” deployed; high risk of maritime blockade. |
| Iraq/Lebanon | High Alert | Iranian-backed militias (Kataib Hezbollah) threaten a “war of attrition.” |
Direct Message to the Iranian People
In his address, President Trump made a direct appeal to Iranian citizens and the military:
“The hour of your freedom is at hand… Take over your government. To the IRGC: Lay down your arms or face certain death.”