Trump announces 'major combat operations' in Iran

President Trump announced that the U.S. and Israel have launched "major combat operations" against Iran with the stated goal of toppling its regime. This joint attack follows weeks of escalating tensions and failed negotiations aimed at limiting Iran's nuclear program. Trump stated that the U.S. had repeatedly sought a deal, but Iran rejected opportunities to renounce its nuclear ambitions. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu echoed this sentiment, saying the goal is to "remove the existential threat posed by the terrorist regime in Iran" and create conditions for the Iranian people to "take their destiny into their own hands." In retaliation, Iran launched missiles at Israel and a U.S. naval base in Bahrain, with an Iranian official declaring all Israeli and U.S. interests in the region as legitimate targets. The Israeli military reported striking "dozens of military targets" in Iran with full coordination with the U.S. The operation is expected to last a few days, with a focus on Iran's missile program. Israel has closed its airspace, and regional military forces are on high alert. Air raid sirens have sounded across Israel, and civilians have been warned to seek bomb shelters, with reports of smoke rising above Tel Aviv after interception systems engaged incoming missiles. Trump warned the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps to "lay down your arms… or you will face certain death."