Iran live updates: Trump touts ‘big day’ in Iran with ‘many’ strikes
President Donald Trump took to social media to announce that the U.S. military had successfully targeted and destroyed several long sought-after sites in Iran on Sunday. In a tweet, Trump praised the U.S. military as the “finest and most lethal in the world” for carrying out the strikes.
Earlier in the day, Trump revealed to the Financial Times that the U.S. had already bombed 13,000 targets in Iran and had approximately 3,000 more targets in its sights. The president hinted at the possibility of a ground operation in Iran, specifically mentioning the Kharg Island oil export terminal as a potential target.
Trump expressed his preference for seizing Iran’s oil but acknowledged that there were dissenting voices within the U.S. questioning the move. Despite the potential backlash, Trump asserted that he had “a lot of options” at his disposal.
The administration is reportedly mulling over a ground operation in the Persian Gulf to protect the vital shipping lane of the Strait of Hormuz, which has been a focal point of tension since the conflict between the U.S. and Israel with Iran began in late February.
During a press briefing on Air Force One, Trump disclosed that Iran had granted permission for 10 oil tankers to pass through the Strait, with 20 more expected to follow suit. He credited Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf for authorizing the safe passage of the vessels.
In a separate interview with the Financial Times, Trump speculated about the fate of Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, suggesting that he may have been killed or severely injured in the airstrikes. Despite Tehran’s assurances of Mojtaba’s well-being, his absence from public view has fueled speculation about his condition.
As tensions continue to escalate between the U.S. and Iran, Trump’s remarks underscore the gravity of the situation and the potential for further military action in the region. The international community remains on edge as the conflict shows no signs of abating.
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