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Trump says combat operations in Iran will continue until all objectives achieved
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 1, 2026
1 min readLast updated: March 1, 2026
Quick Summary
President Trump confirmed in a Truth Social video that ongoing U.S. combat operations in Iran will continue until all objectives are met, following the deaths of three U.S. service members.
Trump Says U.S. Combat Operations in Iran to Continue Until Goals Achieved
U.S. Military Actions and Presidential Statements
WASHINGTON, March 1 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Sunday that combat operations in Iran were continuing and would carry on until all of Washington's objectives are achieved.
Presidential Confirmation of Casualties
Trump confirmed in a video posted on Truth Social that three U.S. service members had been killed and said there would likely be more casualties, vowing to avenge the deaths of Americans.
Statement on Ongoing Operations
"Combat operations continue at this time in full force, and they will continue until all of our objectives are achieved. We have very strong objectives," Trump said.
Reporting and Editorial Credits
(Reporting by Rysan Patrick Jones and Daphne Psaledakis; Editing by Caitlin Webber and Edmund Klamann)
Key Takeaways
- •Three American service members have been killed and five seriously wounded during U.S.–Israel joint operations in Iran (theguardian.com)
- •President Trump pledged that "major combat operations" and "heavy and pinpoint bombing" will continue until U.S. objectives are achieved (cbsnews.com)
- •U.S. Central Command confirmed ongoing operations and struck key Iranian military assets, including a warship in the Gulf of Oman, while withholding identities of the fallen pending next-of‑kin notification (aljazeera.com)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Trump says combat operations in Iran will continue until all objectives achieved
1What did President Trump say about combat operations in Iran?
President Trump stated that U.S. combat operations in Iran will continue until all objectives are achieved.
2How many U.S. service members have been killed in Iran so far?
Trump confirmed that three U.S. service members had been killed.
3Will combat operations in Iran continue?
Yes, Trump said combat operations are ongoing and will persist until Washington's objectives are met.
4Has Trump commented on future casualties?
Trump indicated there would likely be more casualties and vowed to avenge the deaths of Americans.
