In a recent interview with the Washington Post, US President Donald Trump commented on the ongoing military actions initiated by Israel and the United States against Iran. He stated that his primary goal is to support the Iranian people in gaining freedom from their current regime, emphasizing the need for a safe state for both Americans and Iranians. Trump conveyed his frustrations with the Iranian regime, describing it as a cruel and oppressive group that poses acute threats to the United States.

Trump announced that significant combat operations have commenced in Iran, as he used the platform Truth Social to declare these actions. He called for regime change in Iran and urged Iranian military personnel to surrender their weapons. Furthermore, he encouraged the Iranian populace to rise up against the leadership of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, framing the current military operations as an opportunity for the Iranian people to reclaim their government.

In his remarks, Trump warned that "bombs will fall everywhere" as part of the operations. He stated that once the military actions are concluded, the power would shift back to the people of Iran, implying that this moment could be a rare chance for change that has not appeared in generations. His call for American support came with assurances of "enormous strength and destructive power," indicating the United States' commitment to acting decisively in the region against perceived threats.