Washington: President Donald Trump announced that the United States has launched a “massive” military campaign against Iran, marking a major escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran. Speaking from the White House, Trump said the campaign aims to dismantle Iran’s missile forces, missile production facilities, navy, nuclear program, and regional proxies, signaling a broad and coordinated strategy to counter perceived threats.
According to Trump, the operation combines air, naval, and cyber capabilities to degrade Iran’s ability to project power in the Middle East. Officials confirmed that U.S. forces have already begun targeting critical military installations, including missile launch sites, naval bases, and nuclear research facilities, in a calculated effort to prevent further escalation.
Officials emphasized that the campaign is designed to be precise, but warned that Iran’s allies and proxy groups could respond, potentially heightening regional instability. The president insisted that the action is defensive, intended to protect U.S. interests and allies in the region, while curbing Iran’s capacity to develop nuclear weapons.
In addition to military forces, the campaign focuses on Iran’s infrastructure supporting missile production and nuclear development. Trump underscored that the United States will continue to strike locations linked to Iran’s regional proxies, including militias operating in Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon, to reduce threats to American personnel and allied nations.
Analysts note that the announcement represents one of the most expansive U.S. military actions against Iran in decades, raising concerns about potential retaliation and broader conflict across the Middle East. Both U.S. and Iranian authorities remain on high alert as operations continue, with international observers urging restraint to prevent a full-scale war.
