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Trump says combat operations in Iran will continue until all objectives achieved

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Posted on March 1, 2026

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WASHINGTON, March 1 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Sunday that combat operations in Iran were continuing and would carry on until all of Washington's objectives are achieved. Trump

Trump Says U.S. Combat Operations in Iran to Continue Until Goals Achieved

U.S. Military Actions and Presidential Statements

WASHINGTON, March 1 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Sunday that combat operations in Iran were continuing and would carry on until all of Washington's objectives are achieved.

Presidential Confirmation of Casualties

Trump confirmed in a video posted on Truth Social that three U.S. service members had been killed and said there would likely be more casualties, vowing to avenge the deaths of Americans.

Statement on Ongoing Operations

"Combat operations continue at this time in full force, and they will continue until all of our objectives are achieved. We have very strong objectives," Trump said.

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by Rysan Patrick Jones and Daphne Psaledakis; Editing by Caitlin Webber and Edmund Klamann)

Key Takeaways

  • Three American service members have been killed and five seriously wounded during U.S.–Israel joint operations in Iran (theguardian.com)
  • President Trump pledged that "major combat operations" and "heavy and pinpoint bombing" will continue until U.S. objectives are achieved (cbsnews.com)
  • U.S. Central Command confirmed ongoing operations and struck key Iranian military assets, including a warship in the Gulf of Oman, while withholding identities of the fallen pending next-of‑kin notification (aljazeera.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What did President Trump say about combat operations in Iran?
President Trump stated that U.S. combat operations in Iran will continue until all objectives are achieved.
How many U.S. service members have been killed in Iran so far?
Trump confirmed that three U.S. service members had been killed.
Will combat operations in Iran continue?
Yes, Trump said combat operations are ongoing and will persist until Washington's objectives are met.
Has Trump commented on future casualties?
Trump indicated there would likely be more casualties and vowed to avenge the deaths of Americans.

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