Akshay DidwaniyaAmerican military forces have begun striking multiple targets inside Iran acting on a direct command from President Donald Trump. Pentagon’s Central Command confirmed the strikes started just after midnight Moscow time, describing the action as self-defense.
America Opens Fire on Iran : Trump Pulls the Trigger
US military forces launched strikes against Iran acting on a direct order from President Donald Trump. The Pentagon’s Central Command made the announcement in an official post on social media platform X.
“Central Command forces have begun conducting additional strikes in self-defense,” the command stated in its official post.
Strikes Began Just After Midnight
The military action kicked off at 2:45 Indian Standard Time. Central Command confirmed it was targeting multiple locations inside Iran under direct orders from the Commander-in-Chief. The strikes mark a sharp and dramatic escalation in already tense US–Iran relations.
Pentagon’s Position : A Warning Already Issued
Just hours before the strikes began, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth made his position clear. He said Iran must accept a deal with the United States signaling that Washington had already drawn a hard line. When no agreement came, the military order followed.
What This Means Going Forward
The move puts the Middle East on edge. US Central Command’s confirmation of ongoing strikes against Iran framed as self-defense raises urgent questions. The world now watches to see how Tehran responds to this direct military confrontation ordered by Trump himself.
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Aditya Didwaniya