Published: Mar 01, 2026, 24:00 IST | Updated: Mar 01, 2026, 24:00 IST
US President Donald Trump announced that American forces are carrying out “major combat operations” in Iran following the joint US-Israel attacks, marking a significant escalation in the widening conflict. Trump said the military campaign aims to eliminate what he described as imminent threats from the Iranian regime, including its missile capabilities and naval assets, while preventing Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons.