President Trump Details Iran Operation Objectives, Signals Projected Timeline Could Extend
Operation Epic Fury aims to dismantle Iran's missile and naval forces while preventing nuclear armament, with U.S. officials warning of a prolonged campaign and potential additional casualties.
- President Donald Trump said Operation Epic Fury aims to destroy Iran's missile capabilities, annihilate their navy, prevent arming terror proxies, and stop Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
- He stated that an Iranian regime armed with long-range missiles and nuclear weapons would be an intolerable threat.
- Military leaders at the Pentagon said the objectives will take time and involve difficult, gritty work with expected additional losses.
- President Trump indicated the operation could last longer than initially projected but said they have the capability to sustain it for an extended period.
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US President Donald Trump said Monday there was no fixed timeline for the military campaign against Tehran, signaling that the expanding Middle East conflict could last weeks. Even as the Pentagon chief rejected the idea of an “endless” war, Trump said “whatever the time is, it’s OK, whatever it takes,” suggesting it could extend beyond the initial plan of four to five weeks. The UAE and Qatar, which have been targeted by Iranian reprisals, are …
NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (Mar. 2)
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US-Israel 5 Week Blitz: Trump Signals Readiness For Prolonged War As 'Operation Epic Fury' Hits Iran
The US has launched a massive joint military offensive with Israel to dismantle Iran's nuclear and missile capabilities, with Trump warning of a possible month-long operation to eliminate the regime's regional threats.
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