US President Donald Trump warned on Saturday of the possibility of American casualties after announcing that the United States has begun «major combat operations» in Iran. Trump stated that the strikes aim to destroy Iranian missiles and eliminate their navy, and that they follow repeated American and Israeli warnings to carry out new strikes on Iran if it proceeds with its nuclear and ballistic missile programs. In a video posted on Truth Social, Trump said: «My administration has taken every possible step to reduce the risk to Americans in the region. But I am not making this statement lightly, the Iranian regime seeks to kill». He added: «Brave American lives may be lost, and we may suffer human losses, which is a common occurrence in wars. It is a noble mission».
