Donald Trump raised the prospect of regime change in Iran following US strikes against its nuclear facilities, emphasizing significant damage caused by bunker buster bombs and cruise missiles. Despite Trump's assertions, senior officials, including Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, clarified that the operation's focus was solely on Iran's nuclear capabilities, not regime change. Iran's President condemned the US strikes as a reveal of American collusion with Israel, promising retaliation. Meanwhile, travel disruptions in the region prompted a response from airlines and governments to assist stranded travelers amid heightened security alerts from the US Department of Homeland Security.
Trump claimed that US strikes caused monumental damage to Iran's nuclear sites, emphasizing the term "obliterated" despite ongoing assessments of the extent of the damage.
US officials clarified that the mission was focused on Iran's nuclear program, rejecting Trump's suggestion of regime change, highlighting a discrepancy in their messaging.
Iran's President responded to the strikes by asserting that they revealed US involvement in Israel's provocations against Iran, threatening retaliation.
Amidst the conflict, the international community faced challenges with travel disruptions as airlines attempted to assist stranded travelers with repatriation efforts.
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