America Sends More Forces as Iran War Turns Deadly Fast
On Saturday, the U.S. and Israel launched thousands of airstrikes across Iran over 3 days, killing hundreds. Several top Iranian leaders were killed, including Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sharply escalating the Middle East conflict.
Iran retaliated with drones and ballistic missiles targeting Israel, U.S. bases, and Gulf allies. At least 10 people were killed in Israel, with more deaths across the region, as the conflict quickly expanded into a wider war.
On Monday, Gen. Dan Caine said the U.S. was sending more troops and fighter jets to the Middle East. 3 F-15 jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwait, but all 6 crew members survived. The case is under investigation.
At the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth told reporters, “This is not Iraq. This is not endless.” Gen. Caine confirmed 6 U.S. service members were killed and warned of more losses. No ground troops are in Iran yet, but it was not ruled out.
At the White House, President Trump made his first remarks since Saturday. He said operations may last 4–5 weeks, but could continue longer if needed. “Whatever it takes,” he said, showing firm commitment to the mission.
On Capitol Hill, Marco Rubio warned the “hardest hits” are coming until Iran’s ballistic missiles are destroyed. The State Department activated an emergency task force and urged Americans to leave 14 countries in the Middle East immediately.
