Summary
President Donald Trump announced that the US has started military operations against Iran. He stated the goal is to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and to address security threats to the US and its allies. The military strike was launched without formal backing from international authorities or authorization from US Congress.
Key Facts
- President Trump announced US military strikes on Iran in a social media video.
- He called the operation "massive and ongoing," aiming for regime change in Iran.
- Trump claims the strikes are to stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
- The operation lacks formal backing from international bodies and US Congress.
- Trump described Iran as an imminent threat to US safety and interests.
- Previous negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program were unsuccessful.
- Trump withdrew the US from a 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, citing it as too weak.
