US, Israel launch strikes on Iranian cities

US and Israeli forces conducted major strikes against Iranian targets Saturday, including Tehran, following US President Donald Trump's announcement of combat operations. Explosions reported across multiple Iranian cities signal a significant escalation in tensions. Trump framed the action as eliminating imminent threats, while Israeli officials called it a preventive strike. The US President urged Iranians to seize control of their government and warned of potential US casualties. This follows Trump's frustration with Iran's nuclear and missile program negotiations. The strikes mark a major escalation in US-Iran relations with potential global implications.

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