Breaking: Global Tension as US Declares War against Iran, "You Will Face Certain Death"
- The United States launched major military operations against Iran with President Donald J. Trump warning the regime of “certain death” if they fail to surrender their weapons
- Trump cited Iran’s nuclear ambitions, missile threats, and history of attacks on Americans and allies as justification for military action
- Trump urged Iranian civilians to stay sheltered while encouraging them to seize control of their government and invoked prayers for US service members in harm’s way
Washington, US - The United States has launched major military operations against Iran, with President Donald J. Trump warning the Iranian regime that its forces face “certain death” if they do not lay down their weapons.
In a recent broadcast, Trump outlined what he described as the threat posed by Iran to the United States and its allies.
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The announcement was made in a video broadcast shared via X.
US president outlines reasons for military action
President Trump said the operation aims to defend American lives and interests by neutralising imminent threats from the Iranian regime.
He described Iran as “a vicious group of very hard, terrible people” whose actions have endangered US troops, bases, and allies worldwide.
“For 47 years, the Iranian regime has chanted ‘Death to America’ and waged an unending campaign of bloodshed and mass murder targeting the United States, our troops and the innocent people in many, many countries,” he said, highlighting historical attacks including the 1983 US Embassy takeover in Tehran and the Marine barracks bombing in Beirut in 2000.
Trump also blamed Iran for recent attacks on Israel, saying,
“It was Iran’s proxy Hamas that launched the monstrous October 7 attacks on Israel, slaughtering more than 1,000 innocent people, including 46 Americans, while taking 12 of our citizens hostage.”
Trump vows to war against Iran's nuclear ambitions
The president emphasised that preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons remains a central US objective.
He claimed the US had previously targeted Iran’s nuclear facilities in Natanz, Isfahan, and Bordeaux, warning that the regime’s continued pursuit of long-range missiles posed a direct threat to American allies and homeland security.
“They can never have a nuclear weapon. This regime will soon learn that no one should challenge the strength and might of the United States Armed Forces,” Trump said.
Trump calls for Iranian forces to surrender
Trump issued a direct warning to Iranian military and security personnel.
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“To the members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard, the armed forces and all of the police, I say tonight that you must lay down your weapons and have complete immunity, or in the alternative, face certain death. So lay down your arms. You will be treated fairly with total immunity, or you will face certain death.”
Trump send message to the Iranian people
Addressing ordinary Iranians, Trump urged civilians to stay indoors and take shelter amid ongoing strikes, while encouraging them to seize control of their government:
“Finally, to the great, proud people of Iran, I say tonight that the hour of your freedom is at hand. Stay sheltered. Don’t leave your home. It’s very dangerous outside. Bombs will be dropping everywhere. When we are finished, take over your government. It will be yours to take.”
Trump highlights US military preparedness
Trump stressed that US forces have been strengthened to minimise risk to personnel while executing operations, calling the mission “noble” and aimed at protecting future generations.
He also invoked divine protection for American troops:
“We pray for every service member as they selflessly risk their lives to ensure that Americans and our children will never be threatened by a nuclear-armed Iran. May God bless the brave men and women of America’s Armed Forces. May God bless the United States of America.”
Expert speaks on Iran vs US
Speaking with Legit.ng over the Iran and US development, an international political expert, Goodluck Ilajufi Ebelo said:
"Israel and its puppet, America, are waging an unjust war on Iran. What Iran wants is what America and Israel have: weapons of mass destruction and the deterrence it imposes . If there is any country that shouldn’t come miles near such weapons, it is the one country with a history of using them: the US. That’s the lesson of history.
"Nigerians are divided on all sides . A bigger chunk of the Muslim population are solidly in Iran’s corner. But it’s easy to see they wouldn’t be there , if this war was squarely between Saudi Arabia v. Iran. Another huge chunk of Nigerians, especially Christians, are supporting Israel and the US because of the former’s Bible-rooted claim as God’s chosen people. To this group, they would support Israel if it was fighting the US, or God forbid, Nigeria.
"God didn’t choose any body , or group. The military , tech and diplomatic advantages that Israel has today are borne out of centuries of unimaginable suffering . God couldn’t have sat by and watch his chosen people dissolve in plumes of smoke in Hitler’s gas chambers. Iran is trying to bridge the technological gap.And that’s why they are killing Iranian school children and military commanders.
"Militant Islam has amped up Islamophobia in Nigeria. For many of us, the religion that has contributed enormously to learning is all about jihads and seizures of other people’s land and thrones. For me, writing from the riverine reaches of Edo State, it’s a far off prospect. But I also understand that if you are a Northern minority , your fears can’t just be dismissed as paranoia. Your grandparents suffered the full effect of Dan Fodio’s jihad , and even today, you may have suffered some drawbacks because you aren’t a Muslim.
"Not to mention the ravages of Boko Haram. When my Muslim brothers complain about how they are caricatured, I always advise them to do something about it: standing up to the fundamentalist fringes amongst them e.g . condemning a mob that roast a student accused of blasphemy. I am no friend of the Mullahs , nor am I an admirer of the murderer in Tel Aviv. They are the same people, just professing different religions.
"Israel is wrong but has the bigger advantage of having America in a tailspin. The US will do anything for Israel. There is no shame is as$ kissing there. That’s why the US can’t look Israel in the face, and force it to hand its own undeclared nuclear weapons before going to war on behalf of Israel."
US, Israel launch airstrikes against Iran
Previously, Legit.ng reported that Israel reportedly resumed the bombing of Iran as explosions were heard in downtown Tehran, and smoke was seen rising.
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz, in a statement on Saturday, February 28, disclosed that Israel has launched a “pre-emptive attack” against Iran. He further added that Israel has announced a "special and permanent state of emergency" across Israel.
Proofreading by Kola Muhammed, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
