Washington, DC, 02 March (H.S.): US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning on Sunday, declaring that combat operations against Iran will persist unabated until all American objectives are fully realized, amid escalating hostilities following the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

In a video posted on Truth Social, Trump confirmed the deaths of three US service members, somberly noting potential further casualties while pledging retribution for fallen Americans, underscoring the resolve of his administration in this high-stakes confrontation.

Trump emphasized the potency of Washington's aims, stating, We have very strong objectives, as airstrikes and naval engagements intensify across Iranian territory, including claims of destroying the Revolutionary Guards' headquarters.

This comes after joint US-Israeli operations that neutralized Khamenei, prompting Iranian reprisals such as missile strikes on the USS Abraham Lincoln—denied by US officials—and attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.

The president's rhetoric signals no retreat, with related reports indicating US forces have sunk nine Iranian vessels and are pursuing remnants, framing the campaign as a decisive blow to Tehran's regime.

As Trump anticipates additional losses, his administration faces scrutiny over the use of AI tools like Anthropic's Claude in precision strikes—ironically hours after his own ban—while Iranian overtures for talks are dismissed as belated.

The conflict's toll mounts, with satellite imagery revealing devastation in Iranian cities and black smoke over Dubai, yet Trump insists operations will not cease, positioning the US to reshape Middle East dynamics decisively.

Analysts note this as a pivotal moment, with Khamenei's death exposing regime vulnerabilities and India's historical ties under renewed focus.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar