Trump Announces Major US Military Operation Against Iran
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Donald Trump stated the US conducted one of its largest military operations against Iran, destroying hundreds of targets, military infrastructure, and ships, and confirmed the death of Ali Khamenei and part of Iran's senior military leadership. He said combat operations will continue until all objectives are met, vowed to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, promised retaliation for fallen US troops, and called on Iranian forces to lay down arms. Oil rose 15% and gold 10% over two weeks.