Iran Strikes Day 3: Trump says Iran operation will continue for up to 5 weeks

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Lucy Quaggin,Teresa Elena FrontadoMarch 2, 2026 at 06:29 PM

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US President Donald Trump announced that "Operation Epic Fury" against Iran would continue for up to five weeks, with the potential to extend longer. The operation, now in its third day, aims to dismantle Iran's missile capabilities, destroy its Navy, prevent nuclear weapon acquisition, and stop the country from supporting terrorist groups. These strikes, conducted by the US and Israel, intensified after the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. Iran has retaliated with strikes against Israel, US bases, and Gulf states, while Israel has struck Lebanon following Hezbollah attacks. Trump stated that this was the "last best chance to strike" Iran.

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