'Most people we had in mind are dead': Trump after Khamenei assassination

2026-03-04 - 05:32

US President Trump stated that "most of the people we had in mind are dead" following reported Iranian leadership casualties in Operation Epic Fury. He claimed a "third wave" of strikes has crippled Iran's capabilities, asserting the US acted preemptively to prevent an Iranian attack. Trump highlighted significant Iranian losses and a desire for immunity among remaining figures.