IT’S ON: THE UNITED STATES & ISRAEL STRIKE IRAN

Trump Announces Beginning Of “Major Combat Operations In Iran”

The United States military began major combat operations in Iran. Our objective is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime, a vicious group of very hard, terrible people. Its menacing activities directly endanger the United States, our troops, our bases overseas, and our allies throughout the world.

For 47 years, the Iranian regime has chanted “death to America” and waged an unending campaign of bloodshed and mass murder, targeting the United States, our troops, and innocent people in many countries. Among the regime’s very first acts was backing the violent takeover of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, holding dozens of American hostages for 444 days. In 1983, Iran’s proxies carried out the Marine barracks bombing in Beirut that killed 241 American military personnel.

In 2000, they knew of and were probably involved with the attack on the USS Cole. Many died. Iranian forces killed and maimed hundreds of American service members in Iraq.

The regime’s proxies have continued launching countless attacks against American forces stationed in the Middle East in recent years, as well as U.S. naval and commercial vessels in international shipping lanes. It has been mass terror, and we are not going to put up with it any longer. From Lebanon to Yemen and Syria to Iraq, the regime has armed, trained, and funded terrorist militias that have soaked the earth with blood.

It was Iran’s proxy, Hamas, that launched the October 7 attacks on Israel, slaughtering more than 1,000 innocent people, including 46 Americans, while taking 12 of our citizens hostage. Iran is the world’s number one state sponsor of terror and has recently killed tens of thousands of its own citizens in the streets as they protested.

It has always been the policy of the United States, particularly my administration, that this terrorist regime can never have a nuclear weapon. I will say it again: they can never have a nuclear weapon. That is why, in Operation Midnight Hammer last June, we obliterated the regime’s nuclear program at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.

After that attack, we warned them never to resume their pursuit of nuclear weapons, and we repeatedly sought to make a deal. We tried. They wanted to do it. They did not want to do it. They did not know what was happening. They refused, just as they have for decades.

They rejected every opportunity to renounce their nuclear ambitions. Instead, they attempted to rebuild their nuclear program and continue developing long-range missiles that can threaten our allies in Europe, our troops overseas, and potentially the American homeland.

For these reasons, the United States military is undertaking a massive and ongoing operation to prevent this radical dictatorship from threatening America and our core national security interests. We are going to destroy their missiles and dismantle their missile industry. It will be obliterated.

We are going to annihilate their navy. We will ensure that the region’s terrorist proxies can no longer destabilize the region or attack our forces. We will ensure that Iran does not obtain a nuclear weapon.

This is a simple message: they will never have a nuclear weapon. This regime will learn that no one should challenge the strength and might of the United States Armed Forces.

I built and rebuilt our military in my first administration, and there is no military on Earth close to its power, strength, or sophistication. My administration has taken every possible step to minimize the risk to U.S. personnel in the region. Even so, the Iranian regime seeks to kill.

The lives of courageous American heroes may be lost. We may suffer casualties, as often happens in war. But we are doing this not just for now — we are doing it for the future. It is a noble mission. We pray for every service member as they risk their lives to ensure Americans and our children will never be threatened by a nuclear-armed Iran.

We ask God to protect all of our heroes in harm’s way, and we trust that, with His help, the men and women of the Armed Forces will prevail.

To the members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard, the armed forces, and all police, I say tonight: lay down your weapons and you will have complete immunity. Otherwise, you will face certain death.

To the proud people of Iran, I say tonight: the hour of your freedom is at hand. Stay sheltered. Do not leave your homes. It is very dangerous outside. When this is finished, take over your government. It will be yours to take.

This may be your only chance for generations. For many years, you asked for America’s help but did not receive it. Now you have a president willing to act.

America is backing you with overwhelming strength and force. Now is the time to seize control of your destiny and pursue a prosperous future. This is the moment for action. Do not let it pass.

May God bless the brave men and women of America’s Armed Forces. May God bless the United States of America. May God bless you all.

Thank you.

My brothers and sisters, citizens of Israel,

An hour ago, Israel and the United States set out on a joint campaign, an operation that will shake the mountain. The objective of this operation is to put an end to the threat from the ISIS regime in Iran. At this time, the IDF is striking targets of the oppressive regime, including bases of the Revolutionary Guards and the Basij, and together with the United States Army, sites of ballistic missiles that threaten both Israel and American forces.

This operation will continue as required. For 47 years, the regime in Iran has brought death to Israel and death to America. It has ravaged its own citizens.

It has crushed the morale of the peoples of the region. It has spread a vast terrorist network around the world. It has invested enormous resources in developing atomic weapons and tens of thousands of missiles, declared openly as tools to erase Israel from the map.

It has fueled terrorist networks surrounding us in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Judea and Samaria, and it has spilled our blood. If anyone needed additional proof of the murderous nature of the Ayatollahs’ regime, they received it last month, when the world witnessed unprecedented massacres carried out against the citizens of Iran.

Thousands of children, adults, and elderly people were killed in cold blood. Masses were imprisoned, persecuted, and humiliated—simply because they demanded a life of liberty and dignity.

In the War of Independence and in Operation Am-Kelavi, our heroic soldiers struck the regime and its proxies. Yet the wounded terror network did not abandon its ambition to destroy us. In recent months, leaders in Iran have rushed to rebuild their nuclear and missile capabilities, seeking to conceal them underground beyond our reach.

If we do not stop them now, the consequences will be grave. Their representatives attempt to buy time through false negotiations with our American friends. But the Iranian leadership has made a grave mistake. The United States did not accept their deception, and we will not sit idly by while weapons of destruction are raised against us.

Therefore, we have launched Operation Mount Sinai—more powerful than Operation Am-Kelavi. We are acting in full coordination with our American allies under the leadership of President Donald Trump. Together, we will dismantle the terrorist regime’s capabilities.

We will create the conditions that allow the brave Iranian people to break free from this tyranny. During Operation Am-Kelavi, I was often asked whether regime change was an objective. I replied that it was not the stated goal—but it could be the outcome. Indeed, millions of Iranians took to the streets demanding freedom.

Now we will give them the opportunity to determine their future.

Citizens of Israel, as in previous operations, we will need strength and resilience. There may be heavy costs. But I know the extraordinary strength within our people. Since the beginning of this struggle, we have stood united, and we will continue to stand united—in courage, brotherhood, and mutual responsibility.

Please remain vigilant and follow the instructions of the Home Front Command. These directives save lives.

We face challenging days. Every military action carries risk—but inaction carries greater danger. A nuclear Iran armed with ballistic missiles poses an existential threat. As a people who cherish life, we have no choice but to act.

This time, we act with the combined strength of the State of Israel and the United States of America.

To the citizens of Iran: you are not our enemy. We share a common adversary—the oppressive regime of the Ayatollahs, enforced by the Revolutionary Guards and the Basij. They have devastated your great nation and inflicted suffering upon you.

I say to you: those who choose peace and lay down their arms will have a future of security and opportunity. Persians, Kurds, Azeris, Baluchis, and all the diverse peoples of Iran—this is your moment to shape a new and free Iran. Raise your heads. Look to the skies. The forces of the free world are acting to end tyranny.

Citizens of Israel, I thank President Donald Trump, the American people, and the United States military. President Trump has stood as a steadfast friend of Israel and a determined leader of the free world, acting with responsibility and resolve.

I salute the commanders and soldiers of the IDF, the Air Force, intelligence services, the Mossad, and all security and rescue personnel. An entire nation stands behind you and prays for your success.

In two days, we will celebrate Purim. Two thousand five hundred years ago, our people faced annihilation. Through courage and determination, Queen Esther and her allies secured our survival. On Purim, evil fell.

Today, as we roar like the lion described by the Prophet Amos, we stand unafraid. We will stand as one people, with one heart. With faith and unity, we will safeguard the eternal future of Israel.