Washington, USA — Although Iran’s Supreme Leader has been declared killed, the United States said it will continue combat operations against Iran.
In a six-minute video posted on his Truth Social platform, US President Donald Trump signaled that military operations dubbed as ”Operation Epic Fury” would intensify until all their objectives are achieved.
This remark came as the conflict entered its third day following large-scale U.S. strikes carried out alongside Israel last Saturday.
Trump framed this ongoing campaign as a response to what he described as a dire threat, arguing Iran’s alleged campaign with long-range missiles and nuclear weapons would pose grave danger to Americans.
Meanwhile following the air offensives, US forces have also begun targeting Iran’s navy, reporting that nine Iranian warships have been destroyed.
As retaliation, Iran has since launched strikes across the Middle East region, targeting sites in Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia among others where US forces and assets are present.
So far, 48 Iranian leaders have been killed, according to international reports.
Trump also grieved the deaths of three American troops, acknowledging that additional casualties could occur as they continue.
On the other hand in the same video, Trump renewed his call for regime change in Iran and offered full immunity to Iran’s guard and military who will lay down their arms.
He warned that if they will not abide, they will face severe consequences.
According to an international report, strikes could continue for up to four weeks, Trump said.