Strikes on Iran: 'We've been anticipating this for weeks'

US President Donald Trump confirmed that the United States has initiated "major combat operations" in Iran. This announcement follows a statement from Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz, who said Israel launched a "pre-emptive" attack on the country. According to the BBC, military action against Iran had been anticipated for several weeks. The timing and specific reasons for the escalation were not immediately clear, but the developments signal a significant shift in the region. The combined actions by the US and Israel mark a notable escalation of tensions with Iran.