Trump Gives Primetime Update on Iran After Feb. 28 Strikes
Trump said Operation Epic Fury met benchmarks after strikes that began Feb. 28 and he pledged U.S. operations could end in two to three weeks.
Overview
President Donald Trump addressed the nation Wednesday night to provide an update on the U.S.-Israel campaign against Iran, and a White House official said the operation had met or exceeded its benchmarks.
The U.S. and Israel began strikes on Feb. 28 that killed Iran's supreme leader, and Iran continues launching missiles and drones while disruption of the Strait of Hormuz has pushed oil toward $100 a barrel.
Iran responded to a reported 15-point U.S. peace plan with its own conditions, including an end to attacks and compensation, and Iran's president signaled willingness to end the fighting if those conditions were met.
Thirteen U.S. service members have died and the Pentagon said 348 U.S. troops were wounded, while the Human Rights Activists News Agency said at least 3,519 people in Iran have been killed.
Trump said U.S. operations could end in "two or three weeks" and faces a 60-day War Powers Act deadline to seek congressional approval if operations continue.
Analysis
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