By Gloria Ogbonna
President Donald Trump revealed Wednesday that Iranian officials have directly reached out to him, requesting that the United States halt its ongoing military bombing campaign against Iran as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate.
Speaking to Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst, Trump discussed the latest developments in the conflict, including ongoing U.S. military operations, diplomatic efforts with Tehran, and the possibility of further military action if Iran refuses to accept a proposed agreement designed to prevent the country from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
According to Yingst, Trump detailed the scope of recent U.S. strikes, describing a major operation that involved dozens of precision-guided missiles targeting strategic locations inside Iran. The president said the United States launched 49 Tomahawk missiles against Iranian targets, including sites located roughly 40 miles from the capital city of Tehran.
In addition to the missile strikes, Trump said American fighter aircraft are actively operating over Iranian airspace. These aircraft have reportedly been targeting radar installations, air defense systems, and other military infrastructure in southwestern Iran near the Persian Gulf, an area considered strategically important for both military and economic reasons.
“The president tells Fox News that 49 Tomahawk missiles were used to hit targets inside of Iran, some of them as close as 40 miles from the Iranian capital of Tehran,” Yingst reported. “The president said that U.S. fighter jets are also operating over the skies of Iran, taking out radar systems and air defense systems in the southwestern part of the country, close to the Persian Gulf. This is all taking place as the Iranians are trying to get the United States to stop the bombing campaign.”
Yingst said Trump confirmed that Iranian officials had contacted him directly and requested an immediate end to the military strikes. While Trump indicated that the current round of attacks would conclude shortly, he issued a stern warning to Tehran, saying the United States is prepared to launch additional military operations if Iranian leaders reject a proposed agreement intended to permanently block the development of an Iranian nuclear weapon.
The president emphasized that the central goal of the military operation, known as Operation Epic Fury, remains preventing Iran from becoming a nuclear-armed state. Trump has repeatedly argued that allowing Iran to obtain nuclear weapons would pose a significant threat to regional stability, U.S. allies in the Middle East, and global security.
“The reason Operation Epic Fury began was to prevent the Iranian regime from obtaining a nuclear weapon,” Yingst said while recounting his conversation with Trump.
During the interview, Yingst also asked Trump about the status of an earlier ceasefire arrangement. The president reportedly dismissed suggestions that the ceasefire was still in effect, describing it as ineffective and repeatedly violated.
“I asked the president if the ceasefire is over,” Yingst explained. “He told me this was ‘the most violated ceasefire in the history of the world.’”
The comments come amid a rapidly evolving military confrontation between Washington and Tehran. Earlier Wednesday, U.S. forces launched another series of strikes against targets inside Iran after Trump warned Iranian leaders against prolonging negotiations while hostilities continued.
Military officials said the latest operation was carried out under direct orders from the president and was intended to respond to what the administration described as ongoing Iranian aggression and continued threats to U.S. interests and allies in the region.
As military action continues and diplomatic efforts remain uncertain, the situation has raised concerns among international observers about the possibility of a broader regional conflict. For now, the Trump administration maintains that its objective is not regime change, but rather ensuring that Iran cannot develop or acquire a nuclear weapon.
Whether Tehran accepts the proposed agreement or faces additional U.S. military action could determine the next phase of a conflict that has already become one of the most significant international crises of the year.
Source Breitbrat
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