US President Donald Trump said that the United States is carrying out one of the “largest” military offensives in modern history. In a video message posted on Truth Social, Trump described “Operation Epic Fury” as an overwhelming joint effort with Israel, saying hundreds of targets had been struck across Iran in the past 36 hours. The strikes, which US officials say were months in planning, have hit Revolutionary Guard facilities, air defence systems and naval assets.The dramatic escalation has already triggered retaliatory missile and drone attacks by Iran on Israel and sites across the Gulf. US Central Command confirmed that three American service members were killed. Across the region, fears are mounting of a wider war, with global markets and air travel disrupted and Western allies weighing further defensive action.Trump ended by telling viewers: “I made a promise to you and I fulfilled that promise. The rest will be up to you, but we'll be there to help.”