U.S. President Trump authorizes broad air strike on Iran

A senior U.S. diplomatic official told reporters in Washington that the decision to launch a strike against Iran rests solely with President Donald Trump. The official said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has discussed three options with Trump – a diplomatic accord, intensified economic pressure, or a large‑scale military attack – and that Israel aims to reduce reliance on U.S. security assistance over the next decade.

Hours later, the United States began a wide‑scale surprise air campaign targeting Iranian Revolutionary Guard facilities, according to CENTCOM. President Trump declared, “Now it’s our turn to hit them,” after Iran had attempted attacks on U.S. forces in the region. The operation, described as a heavy round of strikes on dozens of targets, is part of a planned two‑week offensive intended to cripple Iran’s missile capabilities.