Trump says US begins major combat ops in Iran
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- Trump announced that American forces have begun "major combat operations" in Iran.
- Trump said the operations are being conducted alongside Israel.
- Trump framed the operations as aimed to eliminate imminent threats from the Iranian regime.
- Trump claimed the operations are to defend the American people.
Why it matters: The announcement shifts U.S. policy from diplomatic pressure to active warfare, giving the administration a pretext for deploying troops while targeting the Iranian regime's threats and defending the American people. The move also escalates tensions across the Middle East, involving Israel in the conflict and reshaping diplomatic negotiations.
