Trump Urges Iranians to Seize Government Amid U.S.-Israeli Strikes on Iran
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump delivered a forceful message to the Iranian people on February 28, urging them to take control of their government following a coordinated military offensive by the United States and Israel against Iran. The joint strikes, launched early Saturday morning, marked a significant escalation in tensions with Tehran and were announced by Trump as “major combat operations” under the codename “Operation Epic Fury.”
In a video statement posted on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump directly addressed Iranians, telling them, “The hour of your freedom is at hand. Stay sheltered. Don’t leave your home. It’s very dangerous outside. Bombs will be dropping everywhere. When we are finished, take over your government. It will be yours to take.” He emphasized that this moment could be a once-in-a-generation opportunity for the Iranian people to change their country’s trajectory.
“For many years, you have asked for America’s help, but you never got it. No President was willing to do what I am willing to do tonight. Now you have a President who is giving you what you want,” Trump said, underscoring his administration’s commitment to confronting what he described as the Iranian regime’s “mass terror.”
The Pentagon confirmed the strikes targeted key military and leadership sites within Iran, aiming to degrade the regime’s capabilities. Israeli officials reported that the operation included precision strikes against locations linked to Iran’s supreme leader and Revolutionary Guard Corps, signaling a strategic attempt to disrupt the core of Iran’s power structure. The Israeli government also raised its alert status amid missile sirens following the attacks.
This military action follows a period of heightened hostilities in the region, with Iran launching missile attacks on U.S. bases across the Middle East in retaliation. The Department of Defense has stated that the operation is ongoing and described it as a long-term campaign designed to dismantle Iran’s ability to conduct terror activities and nuclear development.
Experts have characterized the strikes as a clear signal that the United States and Israel are prepared to take decisive action against Tehran’s aggression. Former officials have praised the operation as “heroic” and “long overdue,” noting the risks involved in targeting a regime that has long been a destabilizing force in the Middle East.
The U.S. Department of State has urged American citizens to leave Iran immediately, citing escalating violence and instability. Meanwhile, the Iranian government has condemned the attacks, vowing retaliation and warning of a protracted conflict.
The situation remains fluid, with ongoing missile exchanges reported and international calls for de-escalation growing louder. Observers warn that the strikes could expose a power vacuum within Iran, potentially challenging the grip of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and altering the regional balance of power.
As the world watches closely, President Trump’s direct appeal to the Iranian people underscores a strategy that combines military pressure with a call for internal change. Whether this approach will lead to a shift in Iran’s government remains uncertain, but the operation marks a pivotal moment in U.S. foreign policy toward Tehran.
For ongoing updates on the conflict and official U.S. responses, visit the White House and Department of Defense News portals.
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