
Trump Declares Iran War Goals Achieved; US-Israeli Strikes Kill 1,350 Iranians
Key Takeaways
- Trump says core strategic goals of the war against Iran near completion.
- US-Israeli forces launched major combat operations against Iran.
- Iran launched a large missile barrage toward central Israel.
Trump Declares Victory
President Trump declared the core strategic goals nearing completion after 32 days of strikes.
“BREAKING Trump says US to 'finish Iran job' soon as strategic objectives near completionIran denies seeking ceasefire, keeps up attacks on Israel, US assetsKuwait puts out fire at airport; Bahrain, UAE, Saudi Arabia down missiles Click to pause breaking news tickerpause-square-backgroundClose Breaking News Tickerclose Toggle Play Central Israel hit by one of Iran’s largest missile barrages in weeks One of Iran’s largest missile barrages in weeks injured at least 14 people and caused damage across several Israeli cities”
Trump vowed to hit Iran extremely hard over the next two to three weeks.

The Pentagon briefed Trump on proposals to seize Iran's highly enriched uranium.
Iran canceled Red Cross talks and dismissed Trump's statement as ridiculous.
US-Israeli Bombing Kills 1,350 Iranians
The Iranian Red Crescent reported 1,350 Iranians killed by US-Israeli strikes.
593 died in a single strike on a university dormitory in Tehran.

A girls' school in Minab was hit, killing at least 153.
Netanyahu claimed "Iran's military is crippled."
Iran Rejects Demands, Vows Revenge
Iran rejected demands to restore Khamenei or admit defeat.
The IRGC demanded the US and Israel surrender before May 12.
Iran continued missile strikes on Israel, Jordan, and Gulf states.
The escalating bombardment destabilized a vital region.
Lebanon Suffers Israeli Attacks
Israel escalated strikes in Lebanon while Trump declared victory.
The Lebanese health minister said 529 civilians were killed across Lebanon since the war began.

Three journalists were killed in an Israeli attack on a press vehicle.
Halevi warned Lebanon would face devastating consequences.
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