What did Trump say in his first live remarks since Iran attack?
What did Trump say in his first live remarks since Iran attack?
Donald Trump, the US president, delivered his initial public comments following the weekend’s strike on Iran. His address, delivered during a Medal of Honor ceremony, emphasized the operation as the “final opportunity to deliver a decisive blow.” The president also outlined the strategic goals of the mission. Sarah Smith, a BBC journalist present during the event, details the president’s remarks and the tone he adopted.
Immediate Reactions and Global Impact
Iran’s state media confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in the attack. Protests erupted in multiple American cities, with further demonstrations scheduled for the coming days. Lyse Doucet, the BBC’s chief international correspondent, analyzes the instant effects of the US-Israeli strikes on Iran.
Trump’s Ambitions and Military Moves
Sarah Smith also examines potential long-term aims linked to the latest action against Iran. Meanwhile, Bernd Debusmann Jr, a White House reporter, is in Palm Beach, Florida, where Trump continues to oversee military operations. Clive Myrie, a BBC presenter, reports from inside a Tel Aviv bomb shelter amid Iran’s retaliatory strikes.
A social media video captures the aftermath of the strike on a Tehran neighborhood. Trump accused the Iranian regime of conducting an “ongoing wave of violence and atrocities aimed at the US.” Jon Donnison, the BBC’s correspondent in Jerusalem, notes the president’s claim that “major combat operations” have commenced.
Global Celebrations and Strategic Shifts
Millions worldwide marked the Lunar New Year, with festivities spreading from Hong Kong to Buenos Aires. The expiration of the New START treaty removed nuclear weapon limits between the US and Russia for the first time since 1991. Ione Wells, the BBC’s correspondent in Ecuador, explores the nation’s response during heightened tensions in the US.
Trump’s remarks followed criticisms that NATO allies stayed out of direct combat during Afghanistan’s war. Daniel Bush, the BBC’s Washington correspondent, investigates which countries have joined the effort and how funding will be allocated. Representatives from Kyiv, Moscow, and Washington convened for the first time since the Ukraine invasion in 2022.
Corporate Developments and Political Moves
TikTok finalized a deal to sustain its US operations by establishing a new entity separate from global activities. Suranjana Tewari, the BBC’s Asia Business Correspondent, explains the implications. Trump’s push for Greenland may shift focus from Davos, where he typically gains media traction. Moroccan fans celebrated into the night after their Atlas Lions defeated Nigeria to advance to the Afcon final.