In a significant escalation of military conflict, the United States and Israel have launched extensive missile strikes against Iran, targeting key military sites and infrastructure across multiple cities, including Tehran, Isfahan, Tabriz, Qom, and Karaj. President Donald Trump announced the commencement of 'major combat operations' in a video message, stating, 'Our objective is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime.' He further urged the Iranian people to 'take over your government' following the strikes, which he described as aimed at 'annihilating' Iran's military capabilities, including its navy and missile sites. Explosions have been reported throughout Iran, with eyewitness accounts indicating the scale of destruction is reminiscent of previous conflicts, including a 12-day war last year that resulted in over 1,000 casualties. Iranian officials have warned of a 'severe response,' declaring all U.S. and Israeli assets in the Middle East as legitimate targets, with missile strikes already reported against the U.S. Fifth Fleet in Bahrain and missile attacks directed at Israel in retaliation for the strikes on Iranian soil.
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Us And Israel Launch Missile Strikes Against Iran Cities
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The U.S. and Israel have launched missile strikes on Iran, targeting military sites. President Trump calls it a defense operation, while Iran vows severe retaliation against U.S. and Israeli assets.
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