Trump stated that the conflict with Iran may drag on for about four weeks and declared he would avenge the deaths of three American soldiers killed in the recent military operation, while admitting there could be more casualties before the situation concludes.
U.S. President Donald Trump said the conflict with Iran could last around four weeks, nearly a month, and vowed to avenge the deaths of three American soldiers killed in military operations in Iran, marking the first U.S. losses in this round of conflict. He acknowledged it was regrettable that there might be additional casualties before the situation ends but affirmed that America would respond with the utmost severity.
Trump's remarks came after Washington announced it had destroyed the command center of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, while Israel stated that the joint operation caused severe damage to Tehran’s command infrastructure following the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The U.S. military reported that American aircraft and warships have struck over 1,000 targets in Iran since Trump ordered the full-scale operation, including a B-2 stealth bomber dropping a 2,000-pound bomb on a heavily fortified underground missile launch base.
Trump also claimed that 48 Iranian leaders have been killed and that the U.S. military has begun sinking the Iranian navy, destroying nine warships and is working on the remaining vessels.
The U.S. Central Command revealed that three American soldiers were killed and five others critically injured in operations in Iran, with the incident occurring at a base in Kuwait.
The situation escalated as the Strait of Hormuz was effectively closed without an official announcement, with Iran signaling readiness to attack oil tankers passing through, effectively blocking the route. This impacts about 20% of the world’s oil shipments. Major Gulf cities like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Doha are facing airstrikes, while airlines worldwide have had to cancel or reroute major flights.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll showed that only about one in four Americans support this military operation, amid concerns that oil prices could surge if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed for several days.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that an interim leadership committee has been formed to act on behalf of the Supreme Leader. Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi signaled on social media that Iran is prepared to continue fighting, despite reports from Oman that Tehran is opening channels to de-escalate tensions.
Analysts suggest that Washington and Tel Aviv’s strategy may not only aim to reduce Iran’s military capabilities but also to destabilize its government. However, senators from both the Republican and Democratic parties disagree on whether regime change through airstrikes alone is a viable solution.
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