BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 28. U.S. President
Donald Trump has stated in a video address to the nation regarding
the operation launched against Iran on his "Truth Social" social
network account that the ongoing strikes in Iran are aimed at
overthrowing the regime and has called on the Iranian people to
take power using the opportunity, Trend reports.
"To the members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the
armed forces, and all law enforcement officers tonight (it was
nighttime in the US at that time - ed.), you must put down your
weapons, and you will receive complete immunity, or you will face
inevitable death."
Put down your weapons. You will be treated fairly with complete
immunity, or you will face inevitable death," Trump said in an
eight-minute video address confirming the U.S. strikes on Iran from
the sea and air.
According to Trump, the hour of freedom for the great and proud
Iranian people has come.
"Stay in your shelter. Don't leave your house. It's very
dangerous outside. Bombs will fall everywhere. After we finish our
job, take power. It will be yours. This is probably the only chance
you'll get in generations," Trump emphasized.
Following the second round of nuclear talks between Washington
and Tehran on February 17, which ended without progress, the U.S.
increased its presence in areas near Iran, deploying over 150
aircraft to bases in Europe and the Middle East.
The escalation follows the 3rd round of nuclear talks between
Iran and the United States in Geneva on February 26. Held under the
administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, the negotiations
were seen as a last opportunity for a diplomatic resolution.
However, no agreements were reached, as Tehran refused to halt
uranium enrichment, dismantle its nuclear facilities, or accept
indefinite restrictions on its nuclear program. Israel launched its
airstrikes shortly afterward, with Katz emphasizing that the
operations were preemptive.
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