Trump praises US-Israel for "massive" airstrikes on Iran: vows to destroy missile industry, warns Revolutionary Guard to "lay down weapons"

On February 28, according to FT reports, U.S. President Trump stated that the United States and Israel launched a “large-scale and ongoing operation” against Iran this morning. Multiple sources reported loud explosions across Tehran, with smoke rising from the area where the Presidential Office is located, and the situation suddenly becoming tense.

Trump said the U.S. military action aims to prevent Iran from threatening U.S. and core national security interests, vowing to “destroy their missiles” and level the missile industry “to the ground.” He also referenced last June’s strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, emphasizing that multiple attempts had been made to reach an agreement through negotiations, but without response. Trump publicly called on members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to “put down their weapons” and promised “full immunity,” warning that otherwise they would face certain death.

Regarding Israel, Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that this operation was a “preemptive strike” aimed at “eliminating threats.” Israel has declared a state of emergency, closed its airspace, restricted nationwide gatherings, and warned of possible retaliation from Iran in the form of missiles and drones.