In a recent video posted on Truth Social, former President Donald Trump declared that the United States has initiated 'major combat operations' in Iran, with the stated objective of protecting American citizens from threats posed by the Iranian regime. Trump characterized the Iranian leadership as a 'vicious group' that endangers not only the US but also American military personnel stationed abroad and allied nations. He indicated that the situation has escalated to a point where decisive action was deemed necessary.

Trump pointed to Iran's ongoing efforts to revive its nuclear program, which he claims follows a series of US bombings targeting the country’s nuclear capabilities in June. He described Iran's continued pursuit of nuclear weapons as unacceptable, asserting that they had spurned numerous opportunities to abandon these ambitions. This rhetoric underscores a significant shift in US-Iran relations and suggests that the new military operations may lead to heightened tensions in the region.

The former president's announcement raises concerns over potential military escalation in the Middle East, a region already fraught with conflicts. The implications of such an operation could be extensive, affecting not only US-Iran relations but also involving neighboring countries and international alliances. The call to dismantle Iranian missile capabilities illustrates a broader strategy aimed at countering perceived threats from Iran, but it also risks complicating diplomacy and stability in the region.