Trump speaks out after three US troops killed in escalating Iran conflict

He shared a six-minute video message

Trump issued a mission called 'Operation Epic Fury' in an effort to target Iran's nuclear regime and destroy the country's ballistic missiles.

The white House released a press release, in which it states that the air strikes followed 'exhaustive diplomatic efforts and come after 47 years of Iranian aggression, including attacks on US citizens, sponsorship of global terrorism, and brutal oppression of its own people'.

Trump announced that the attacks are believed to have killed Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Saturday (February 28).

He took to Truth Social to share the news: "Khamenei, one of the most evil people in History, is dead."

Alongside the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, three American service members were also killed, and Trump has since warned that more US casualties are likely as the conflict continues.

In a video message, Trump claimed America would 'avenge' the deaths of the service members and that 'there will likely be more' killed before the conflict comes to an end.

President Donald J. Trump provides an update on Operation Epic Fury: pic.twitter.com/Vte8QKpISn

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) March 1, 2026

In his six-minute video message, the US President went on to call the three service members 'true American patriots who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation, even as we continue the righteous mission for which they gave their lives'.

The president added: "Sadly, there will likely be more, before it ends. That’s the way it is. Likely be more."

Five others are understood to have been seriously injured in the attack in addition to those who were killed. Trump also called on the public to pray for them, expressing hope that they would make a “full recovery.”