Trump encourages Iranians to take over their governmentIn a video posted to Truth Social, President Donald Trump encouraged Iranians to seize control of their government when US military operations conclude. “This will be probably your only chance for generations,” Trump said. He also warned American lives may be lost as a result of his military operation inside Iran.
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Iranians experiencing a 'very bad situation' in Tehran, family says Amir and Farzneh Torabi are residents of Illinois who have family living in Tehran.
Although the U.S. military reported no casualties on Saturday, on Sunday it said three U.S. troops were killed and another five were seriously wounded in U.S. operations against Iran. It did not disclose where or how those casualties took place. In a video address, Trump lamented the deaths but added that "sadly, there will likely be more before it ends." "But America will avenge their deaths and deliver the most punishing blow to the terrorists who have waged war against, basically, civilization," he said. Senator Chris Coons said he did not see how regime change in Iran could happen with the current operation.
(AP Photo/Vahid Salemi) via Associated PressA BBC expert has demolished Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu’s case for bombing Iran. Israel said the attacks were “pre-emptive” to stop Iran acquiring nuclear weapons and firing at them. He said: “Israel used the word ‘pre-emptive’ to justify its attack - the largest in the Israeli Air Force’s history, according to the Israel Defense Forces. Instead, it is a war of choice.”The military action, Bowen said, was “another blow to the tottering system of international law”. He added: “In their statements, both Trump and Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran was a danger to their countries – Trump said it was a global danger.
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Pledging to continue the “combat operations ... in full force,” President Trump on Sunday warned that more American troops may die in the escalating conflict. “Sadly there will likely be more before it ends,” Trump said in an update about 36 hours after the first attacks. U.S. military officials said at least five other service members were seriously wounded and several others experienced minor shrapnel injuries and concussions. Iranian officials continued to pledge revenge for the attacks across their country and especially for the killing of Khamenei on Saturday. AdvertisementAnd a shooting that killed two at a bar in Austin, Texas, early Sunday may also be linked to U.S.-led attacks against Iran, according to local reports.
Paramilitary soldiers take positions at the U.S. Consulate after protesters stormed the building in Karachi, Pakistan, on Sunday. The violence came after the United States and Israel attacked Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. But he said that protesters torched a nearby police post and smashed windows of the consulate before security forces arrived and regained control. Witnesses said that dozens of Shiite protesters remained gathered about half a mile from the consulate, urging others to join them. They said one of the protesters had tried to burn a window of the consulate, before security forces arrived there and dispersed the demonstrators.
The absence of any Trump officials was noteworthy because many administration officials recognize the steep task they have in explaining the reasoning behind and the overall objective of the Iranian attacks to the American public. The major TV networks requested representatives from the Trump administration for interviews. Video Ad Feedback Sen. Ted Cruz appeared Sunday on CNN’s “State of the Union” to defend the Trump administration’s military action in Iran. 9:35 • Source: CNN Sen. Ted Cruz appeared Sunday on CNN’s “State of the Union” to defend the Trump administration’s military action in Iran. 9:35While top officials have yet to appear in TV interviews, senior administration officials held a background call with reporters on Saturday.
Deadly Iranian strike hits residential area near JerusalemAt least nine people were killed in a direct Iranian missile strike on a residential area near Jerusalem, first responders said on Sunday. It marks the deadliest incident in Israel since Iran began retaliating to a wave of joint US-Israel strikes on Saturday morning. It is not yet clear why this area was targeted.
Shiite Muslims in New Delhi on Sunday protest the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran and killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Starmer said the U.K. will not join in strikes on Iran but has newly agreed to let the U.S. use British bases for attacks on Iran’s missiles and their launch sites. The UAE closed its embassy in Iran and announced the withdrawal of its diplomatic mission after Iranian strikes hit the country. Wang said attacking a sovereign state without U.N. Security Council authorization undermines the foundation for peace established after World War II. Some demonstrators waved flags of the pre-1979 Iranian monarchy, with Israeli and U.S. flags also on display.
New video shows moment police engaged gunman in Texas The alleged suspect was fatally shot by police early Sunday, officials said. ABC News' John Quinones reports.
Protests, celebrations over US strikes on Iran In the U.S., Iranians and Iranian-Americans are taking to the streets to celebrate and protest the U.S. military strikes and the death of the Iranian supreme leader. ABC News' Jaclyn Lee reports.
