BBC News What are President Trump’s war aims in Iran? | BBC Newscast

President Trump outlined the objectives of Operation Epic Fury saying he took the “last best chance” to hit Iran.

The president said the objectives of the operation in Iran are “clear”, including “destroying Iran’s missile capabilities”, “annihilating their Navy” and preventing them from ever having a nuclear weapon.

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02:40 The mood in Iran

03:57 How has the war impacted the region?

07:00 How has the price of oil been imapcted?

11:35 What did Trump say on Monday?

16:00 Hegseth’s regime change comments

21:04 Iranians warned not to protest

25:56 US-UK relations under pressure?

29:17 School in Minab, Iran hit by strike

31:55 Why is the Iranian navy important?

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