15 MINUTES AGO: U.S. President Donald Trump Has Just Been Confirmed…

Washington, D.C. – In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing U.S.-Israel military campaign against Iran, President Donald Trump has just confirmed via a video statement on Truth Social that American forces have begun “major combat operations” in Iran under Operation Epic Fury.

The announcement, posted approximately 15 minutes ago, comes amid reports of intensified airstrikes targeting Iranian missile sites, naval assets, and Revolutionary Guard facilities. Trump stated that the operations aim to permanently eliminate Iran’s nuclear ambitions and destroy its long-range missile capabilities, which he described as an “existential threat” to the United States and its allies.

“These terrorist mullahs can never have a nuclear weapon,” Trump declared in the brief address. “We are hitting them hard, and we will keep hitting until the job is done. There will be casualties—sadly, there already have been—but we will avenge our fallen heroes and bring peace through strength.”

The confirmation follows days of joint U.S.-Israeli strikes that began late February, which have reportedly killed hundreds, including Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, according to multiple sources and Trump’s earlier posts. The president warned that the conflict could last several weeks and urged Iranians to “take back your country” from the regime.

Pentagon officials have not yet issued an independent statement, but defense sources indicate U.S. casualties have risen, with at least three service members confirmed killed in recent days. The Senate is preparing to vote on a war powers resolution as criticism mounts over the lack of prior congressional approval for the operation.

Global markets reacted sharply, with oil prices surging on fears of broader Middle East disruption. Allies and adversaries alike are watching closely as the situation unfolds rapidly.

This is a developing story. More details are expected from the White House shortly.