“Drop Arms Or Face Death”: Donald Trump Warns Iranian Troops, Says US In “Major Combat Operations” In Iran

The United States and Israel have carried out military actions against Iran, signalling a potential shift to sustained hostilities. The escalation raises regional security concerns and prompts international calls for restraint while monitoring possible Iranian responses.

US President Donald Trump on Saturday confirmed that the United States has taken part in military strikes against Iran, hours after Israel reported launching a preemptive attack on targets in Tehran. Multiple explosions were reported in the Iranian capital, with early accounts suggesting areas near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei were among the locations hit. The developments marked a sharp escalation in tensions across the Middle East.

Trump confirms US involvement

Speaking in a video message shared on social media, Trump announced that American forces had already begun operations.

“Our objective is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime,” Trump said.

He also stated that the United States had initiated “major combat operations in Iran”, confirming Washington’s direct participation rather than limited support.

The statement came shortly after reports emerged that Israeli strikes had targeted facilities inside Tehran early Saturday.

Israel calls strikes “preemptive”

Israeli authorities said the action was a preventive move aimed at stopping what they described as an imminent danger from Iran. Officials characterised the operation as a “preemptive strike”, and witnesses in Tehran reported loud blasts across parts of the city.

Reports indicated that at least some of the attacks were carried out in locations close to key Iranian government institutions. Unverified accounts suggested areas near the offices of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei were affected, though Iranian authorities had not immediately released detailed damage assessments.

Escalation raises regional fears

The joint action by Israel and the United States signals a major widening of the conflict risk in the region. Analysts warned that direct American military involvement significantly increases the likelihood of retaliation by Iran or allied armed groups across West Asia.

Security experts said the phrase “major combat operations” typically implies sustained military engagement rather than a one-time strike, raising concerns about a prolonged confrontation.

Uncertain next steps

Iranian officials had not immediately issued a full response at the time of the announcement, but observers expect diplomatic and military reactions. The situation remains fluid, with international leaders closely monitoring developments and urging restraint.

The strikes and Trump’s announcement have pushed tensions to one of their most serious levels in recent years, leaving uncertainty over whether the confrontation will remain limited or expand into a broader regional conflict.