President Donald Trump has launched a decisive “massive and ongoing” military operation against Iran, dubbed “Operation Epic Fury,” in a bold move to eliminate the regime’s nuclear ambitions and terrorist activities. In a late-night video statement on February 28, 2026, Trump declared the U.S. and Israel are conducting pre-emptive missile strikes on key Iranian targets, including the residences of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, the Parliament, the Ministry of Intelligence, and the Atomic Energy Agency.
Israel is focusing on leadership, while the U.S. neutralizes missile defenses, with plans to obliterate Iran’s missile industry and navy.Trump emphasized the necessity: “This terrorist regime can never have a nuclear weapon.” He cited Iran’s 47 years of chanting “Death to America,” its role as the world’s top state sponsor of terror, and decades of bloodshed against U.S. troops and innocents.
Despite warnings, Iran has pursued nuclear arms and long-range missiles threatening Europe, U.S. bases, and the homeland. “We’re not going to put up with it any longer,” Trump said, warning of potential U.S. casualties but affirming the mission’s importance to protect Americans. The operation has sparked celebrations in Tehran, with videos showing crowds cheering strikes on Khamenei’s compound.
Reza Pahlavi, son of the former Shah, called it a “humanitarian intervention” targeting the regime’s repression, urging Iranians to seize freedom. Iran has retaliated by attacking U.S. bases in the region, including Bahrain and Qatar.