Watch: Trump announces 'major combat operations' in Iran
US President Donald Trump accuses the Iranian regime of waging an "unending campaign of bloodshed and mass murder targeting the United States".
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"accusing the Iranian regime of waging an 'unending campaign of bloodshed and mass murder targeting the United States'"
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"the U.S. had begun “major combat operations in Iran.”"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"take over your government"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"President Trump announces 'major combat operations' in Iran"
— Donald Trump , Politician
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US President Donald Trump accuses the Iranian regime of waging an "unending campaign of bloodshed and mass murder targeting the United States".
President Trump announces the commencement of major combat operations in Iran, targeting the Iranian regime's nuclear and missile programs, and urges the Iranian people to take control of their government.
The U.S. and Israel launch coordinated military strikes on Iran, targeting military infrastructure and leadership, with President Trump accusing Iran of decades of 'mass terror' and seeking regime change.
President Trump announces the initiation of major combat operations in Iran, with U.S. and Israeli forces targeting Iranian leadership and military assets, prompting retaliatory actions from Iran.
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