In a dramatic address to the press, Donald Trump confirmed that the United States has launched what he described as “major combat operations” targeting Iran.

Trump stated that the objective of the military action is to protect the American people by neutralizing what he called “imminent threats” posed by the Iranian government. He characterized Iran’s leadership as dangerous and accused it of supporting terrorism, declaring that Washington would no longer tolerate such actions.

“We will not tolerate this any longer,” he emphasized, signaling a firm escalation in U.S. posture toward Tehran.

Reiterating a long-standing hardline policy, Trump stressed that under his leadership, the United States would never allow Iran to obtain nuclear weapons. “They will never have nuclear weapons,” he repeated, framing the operation as part of a broader effort to prevent nuclear proliferation and maintain regional stability.

The announcement marks a significant intensification of tensions between Washington and Tehran, with global leaders closely monitoring the situation amid fears of wider regional consequences. Military analysts warn that such direct engagement could reshape the strategic balance in the Middle East, depending on how Iran responds in the coming days.