02.03.2026 20:25
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the military operations against Iran have not yet reached their most intense phase. Speaking about the timeline of the process called 'Operation Epic Fury,' Trump expressed that he believed the operation would last four to five weeks from the beginning, but he did not want this duration to extend too long. Trump said, "We have not yet started to deliver the heavy blows. A big wave is coming soon."
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that military operations against Iran have not yet reached their most severe phase. In an interview with CNN, Trump stated, "We haven't started delivering the hard blows yet. A big wave is coming soon."
"WE ARE AHEAD OF THE SCHEDULE" When asked about the timeline of the process called "Operation Epic Fury," Trump indicated that he thought the operation would last four to five weeks from the beginning, saying, "I don't want it to take too long. We are a bit ahead of the schedule."
Trump had similarly stated the day before that the operation was planned within a four to five-week framework.
CLAIM THAT "ARAB STATES ARE GETTING MORE INVOLVED IN THE WAR" Trump said that Iran's attacks on some Arab neighbors were the biggest surprise of the conflict. He reported that the U.S. sent a message to the targeted Arab countries saying, "We will handle this," yet claimed that those countries wanted to get more aggressively involved in the conflict.
"HAMANEY CAUGHT HAVING BREAKFAST" In an interview with Fox News, Trump claimed that Iranian leader Ali Khamenei was having breakfast with his close circle during the attacks on his residence in Tehran.
Trump also claimed that "49 names have been neutralized" from the Iranian leadership, stating, "We thought it would take four weeks to get rid of the Iranian leadership. But if they hide, it will take longer. They must be hiding."
When asked who the new leader of Iran might be, Trump replied, "I don't know. Maybe they will find someone who knows what they are doing."
NYT: CRISIS SCENARIO READY Meanwhile, The New York Times reported earlier this month that Khamenei had created succession and emergency command chain plans in anticipation of potential U.S. or Israeli attacks targeting high-ranking officials. The report suggested that Ali Larijani, a long-time figure close to the regime, had been assigned to manage a possible crisis process.
THIRD DAY OF WAR The Iranian operation initiated by the U.S. and Israel on February 28 continues into its third day. The third day was very active. Turkey restricted border crossings with Iran. Iran began striking Lebanon, resulting in 31 deaths. China called for "an end to the operations." The death toll in Iran exceeded 500. Iran struck a Saudi oil refinery. Israel and the U.S. targeted the Natanz Nuclear Facilities. The Revolutionary Guards stated that they aimed at Netanyahu's office. Three U.S. planes fell due to friendly fire in Kuwait. Greece decided to send ships and planes to Southern Cyprus. CENTCOM announced that four U.S. soldiers had died in the overall attacks. It was reported that Khamenei's wife also lost her life. U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine conveyed that the operations would continue. Qatar decided to halt LNG production.
EXPLOSION SOUNDS FROM NUCLEAR FACILITY AREA IN ISFAHAN Iranian media reported that loud explosion sounds were heard from the nuclear facility and airbase area in Isfahan. The Iranian Revolutionary Guards announced that they targeted 500 facilities belonging to the U.S. and Israel.
AMERICAN WAR SECRETARY: THE REGIME HAS DEFINITELY CHANGED American War Secretary Pete Hegseth held a press conference for the first time since the initiation of attacks against Iran, providing updates on developments. Hegseth stated, "This is not a regime change war, but it is certain that the regime has changed. Iran will not have nuclear weapons." He added, "The mission of the U.S. in Iran is to prevent Iran from acquiring missiles, naval power, and nuclear weapons. This is not Iraq; this is not an endless war. There will be casualties in the Iranian operation. We are attacking Iran with surgical precision, overwhelming force, and without hesitation." Hegseth mentioned that Iran has long-range attack capabilities and did not provide a date for the end of the operation, stating, "We cannot set a timeframe for the Iranian operation." In response to President Trump's statement that "it could take four weeks," the American War Secretary said, "The statement that it will take four weeks is unrealistic; the operations will last as long as necessary. Trump has the authority to determine the duration of the operation."
Tabii, çevirmek istediğiniz metni paylaşabilirsiniz.