Summary
President Donald Trump told Congress that the U.S. military campaign against Iran might end soon. The United States, along with Israel, started military actions on February 28, targeting Iranian military sites. President Trump highlighted the progress and effectiveness of the military operation.
Key Facts
- The U.S. and Israel began military strikes on Iran on February 28.
- This operation targeted Iran's air-defense systems, missiles, and naval ships.
- Iran's then-supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed on the first day.
- President Trump called the operation "Operation Epic Fury."
- Trump believes the war will end quickly due to U.S. military success.
- About 80% of Iran's missile launchers have been destroyed.
- The U.S. claimed to have prevented an imminent attack by Iran.
- The military has targeted over 5,000 Iranian sites so far.
