US President Donald Trump delivered an emergency address in which he revealed details of a large-scale military operation codenamed "Epic Fury." According to the American leader, this campaign has become one of the most powerful in world history: the US and partner armed forces have already struck hundreds of strategic targets in Iran. The list of destroyed targets included air defense systems, nine warships, and the administrative buildings of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Trump emphasized that Iran's top military leadership has been eliminated, and that surviving officials are allegedly attempting to contact Washington, requesting personal immunity in exchange for cooperation.

The White House confirmed the deaths of three American service members, calling them true patriots and promising that their deaths would be avenged. He stated that attacks would continue until all objectives were fully achieved, the most important of which was the final elimination of the nuclear threat from Tehran. Addressing the remaining IRGC forces and local police, Trump called on them to immediately lay down their arms, threatening them with complete annihilation if they did not. The president noted that the United States possesses colossal stockpiles of munitions worldwide and is prepared to see it through to end the Iranian regime's long-standing support for terrorism.

During his speech, Trump addressed the issue of Iran's future political structure, announcing three candidates for the new head of state, whose identities are currently being kept secret. He cited the Venezuelan scenario as an optimal model for a transition of power, suggesting that officers could hand over weapons to the people. Trump did not rule out lifting sanctions if the new leadership proves a pragmatic partner, but declined to make specific commitments to protecting the population until the active phase of fighting is over. Currently, according to the president, the operation is significantly ahead of schedule.