US-Iran War Erupts: Trump Confirms 'Major Combat Operations' After Strikes

• The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, with initial reports indicating attacks near Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's office and nationwide.
• US President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations in Iran," citing Iran's continued nuclear program and missile development.
• Trump acknowledged potential US casualties, stating, "The lives of courageous American heroes may be lost, and we may have casualties."
• The conflict's roots trace back to the 1953 CIA-backed coup, the 1979 Islamic Revolution and hostage crisis, and decades of hostility.
• This escalation follows the 2018 US withdrawal from the JCPOA nuclear deal and increased tensions after the 2020 killing of Qassem Soleimani.