WASHINGTON, D.C. March 2, 2026 – President Donald Trump has provided a direct update on the U.S. military’s large-scale combat operations in Iran under the codename Operation Epic Fury, declaring that American forces are actively working to neutralize what he described as “grave threats” from the Iranian regime.
In a video statement released Monday evening by the official White House account on X, President Trump stated:
“Today, the U.S. military continues to carry out large-scale combat operations in Iran to eliminate the grave threats posed to America by this terrible terrorist regime… The regime’s conventional ballistic missile program was growing rapidly & dramatically, & this posed a very clear, colossal threat to America & our forces stationed overseas.”
The roughly six-minute address emphasizes the operation’s focus on dismantling Iran’s advancing missile capabilities and broader security risks to U.S. personnel and allies. The White House described the campaign as a necessary defensive action against a regime it accuses of sponsoring terrorism and pursuing weapons that endanger American interests.
Operation Epic Fury reportedly began on or around February 28, 2026, involving coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes targeting Iranian nuclear sites, ballistic missile infrastructure, naval assets, and proxy forces across the region. Multiple reports indicate significant damage to Iranian military capabilities, with unconfirmed claims that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei may have been killed in the initial strikes. U.S. officials have urged Iranian military personnel to surrender and called on the Iranian people to rise against the regime.
The announcement comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and marks a major escalation in U.S. policy toward Iran following Trump’s return to the presidency.
The full video of President Trump’s remarks is available on the official White House X account. The White House has not yet released additional details on casualties or the exact timeline for completing the operation.
This is a developing story. Life News Agency will continue to monitor official statements and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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