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President Trump is confirming that "major combat operations" are underway against Iran. It is a joint mission with Israel titled Operation Roaring Lion. In a video posted on Truth Social, President Trump spoke of a breakdown in nuclear negotiations and said the strikes are targeting military infrastructure and nuclear facilities in Tehran and several other major cities. In the message, Trump issued a direct ultimatum to the Iranian military to lay down their arms or "face certain death," while simultaneously calling on the Iranian people to "seize control of your destiny," asserting that the hour of their freedom is at hand. The State Department is issuing immediate safety directives for Americans in the region.
In Israel, Ambassador Mike Huckabee has urged all American citizens in the country to leave immediately while flights remain available. As the conflict intensifies, the administration is warning that "U.S. lives may be lost" but maintains that the objective is to ensure Iran never achieves nuclear capability.