US President Donald Trump announced Saturday that the United States has begun major combat operations targeting Iran. In a video message posted on X, Trump said the action was taken to protect American lives, calling the Iranian regime a “vicious group of terrible people.” A report from The Associated Press revealed that the military operation had been months in the making and was closely coordinated with Israel. According to a source familiar with the plan, the strikes are expected to continue for several days. The source requested anonymity as they were not authorized to speak publicly. More updates to follow as the situation develops.