Trump Announces US Combat Operations Against Iran

US President Donald Trump declared the start of major combat operations against Iran in a Truth Social video posted Saturday, February 28, 2026. The announcement follows Trump's claim that Iran poses an imminent threat to the US, its troops, and allies, citing decades of alleged support for terrorism including the 1983 Beirut barracks bombing and 2000 USS Cole attack. Trump stated the operation, named 'Midnight Hammer,' aims to destroy Iran's nuclear program at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, and eliminate its missile capabilities. He warned Iranian forces to lay down arms or face 'certain death,' while urging citizens to shelter indoors. The move comes after Iran's alleged involvement in Hamas' October 7 attacks on Israel, which killed 46 Americans. Trump emphasized the operation's necessity to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, stating 'they will never have a nuclear weapon.' The US military action marks a significant escalation in tensions with Iran, with Trump acknowledging potential casualties among American personnel.

SOURCE: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/02/28/full-speech-of-trumps-announcement-on-us-attack-on-iran/