Trump Defends Military Action Against Iran Amid Casualties

President Donald Trump expressed sorrow over the deaths of four U.S. servicemen killed during Iranian counterstrikes in Kuwait. He defended the U.S. military's actions against Iran, emphasizing the threat posed by Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs.

Trump announced that the military campaign, referred to as "Operation Epic Fury," is expected to last four to five weeks, although U.S. capabilities could extend beyond that. The White House reported that 49 Iranian regime leaders were killed in the strikes, which aimed to dismantle Iran's missile capabilities and prevent destabilization in the Middle East.

Amidst the conflict, thousands of passengers were stranded due to flight cancellations, and U.S. citizens in Lebanon were advised to leave due to the volatile security situation. The World Health Organization's Director-General expressed concern over damage to hospitals in Iran during the bombardment, highlighting the humanitarian implications of the conflict.