Trump: The U.S. is "massively" striking Iran; sources say the identities of Iranian victims will be shocking
On the 28th, U.S. President Trump released a video statement on social media, saying that the United States is launching a large-scale military operation against Iran to "level" its missile industry.
Trump stated that Iran is developing long-range missiles that threaten the United States. This attack aims to destroy Iran's missile industry, eliminate the Iranian Navy, and ensure that Iran cannot acquire nuclear weapons.
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On February 28, Saudi Arabia's Al Arabiya television quoted Israeli sources as saying that the first phase of the strike against Iran will last for four days, and all leaders, including Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei, are targets of the attack.
An Iranian official told Reuters on the 28th that several ministries in southern Tehran were attacked.
The Iranian Ministry of Health stated that ambulances have been dispatched to the incident area, and the number of casualties will be announced after confirmation.
Foreign media reporters learned from sources that the Iranian leadership is one of the targets of this attack, and the identities of the victims announced a few hours later will be shocking.
According to Iran's Mehr News Agency on the 28th, Iranian President Raisi is safe.
According to Iranian media on the 28th, Iran is preparing to carry out a "devastating retaliatory strike" against Israel.
The Israeli Ministry of Health stated that the alert level in all Israeli hospitals has been raised to the highest level, and hospitalized patients have been moved to shelters. All non-emergency medical activities have been canceled.
According to Qatar's Al Jazeera on the 28th, sources from Israeli security agencies said that Israel and the United States assessed in the past 24 hours that it is "no longer possible" to reach an agreement with Iran through negotiations.
U.S. President Trump announced large-scale military operations against Iran on February 28, 2023, targeting its missile industry and naval forces. The operation aims to eliminate threats posed by Iran's long-range missile development. Iranian officials reported attacks on several ministries in Tehran, and the Iranian leadership is among the targets. In response, Israel has heightened its security measures.
- U.S. President Trump announced large-scale military operations against Iran.
- The operation aims to destroy Iran's missile industry and naval forces.
- Iran's leadership, including Supreme Leader Khamenei, is a target of the strikes.
- Iran has reported attacks on several ministries in southern Tehran.
- Israel has raised its alert level in response to the situation.