Trump says 'heavy and pinpoint bombing' on Iran will continue until 'peace' is achieved

President Donald Trump urged Iran’s forces to join patriots and said bombing will continue until peace is achieved across the Middle East
President Donald Trump said heavy bombing on Iran will continue for a week after a US-Israeli strike killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei  (TruthSocial/@realDonaldTrump)
President Donald Trump said heavy bombing on Iran will continue for a week after a US-Israeli strike killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (TruthSocial/@realDonaldTrump)

WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump on Saturday, February 28, announced that “heavy and pinpoint bombing” against Iran will go on for at least a week to reach his objective of regional peace.

This follows his confirmation that a joint US-Israeli attack successfully killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 27: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media before he departs on Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on February 27, 2026 in Washington, DC. Trump will deliver remarks in Corpus Christi, Texas before traveling to Florida to spend the weekend at his Mar-a-Lago resort. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media before he departs on Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on February 27, 2026 in Washington, DC. Trump will deliver remarks in Corpus Christi, Texas before traveling to Florida to spend the weekend at his Mar-a-Lago resort (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Trump asserts bombing will continue until objective is met

In a ‘Truth Social’ post, President Trump urged Iran’s military and police to "peacefully merge with the Iranian Patriots" to take back control of their nation.

"The heavy and pinpoint bombing, however, will continue uninterrupted throughout the week or as long as necessary to achieve our objective of PEACE THROUGHOUT THE MIDDLE EAST AND, INDEED, THE WORLD!" Trump further wrote.



Trump confirms death of Iranian leader

President Trump described the death of the Supreme Leader as a victory for justice, calling him "one of the most evil people in History."

He stated that the loss of the leader and his associates is a win for Americans and many others around the world. "This is not only Justice for the people of Iran, but for all Great Americans, and those people from many Countries throughout the World, that have been killed or mutilated by Khamenei and his gang of bloodthirsty THUGS," he said.

In this photo released by an official website of the office of the Iranian supreme leader, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks in a meeting in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. (Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader via AP)
In this photo released by an official website of the office of the Iranian supreme leader, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks in a meeting in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 (Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader via AP)

Trump also claimed that the strikes have left the Iranian forces wanting to give up, adding, "This is the single greatest chance for the Iranian people to take back their Country. We are hearing that many of their IRGC, Military, and other Security and Police Forces, no longer want to fight, and are looking for Immunity from us." 

US and Israel Launch Major Military Strikes on Iran (AP)
US and Israel Launch Major Military Strikes on Iran (AP)

In an interview with ABC News, President Trump noted that the strikes have already caused significant damage and effectively left the Iranian leadership "incapacitated." When asked if he knew who might lead Iran next, he simply replied, "Yes. We have a very good idea."

RELATED TOPICS US STRIKES IRAN

GET BREAKING U.S. NEWS & POLITICAL UPDATES
STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX.

MORE STORIES

Tulsi Gabbard’s resignation reignited scrutiny over her clashes with Donald Trump on Iran policy
8 hours ago
The Prince of Wales praised his wife in an interview with ‘Heart Breakfast’ hosts Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden
11 hours ago
President Trump reversed a disputed troop pullout, sending 5,000 soldiers to Warsaw after catching key US allies off guard
23 hours ago
Iran’s embassies repeatedly mocked Donald Trump online, including joking 'we’ve lost the keys' during the Strait of Hormuz crisis
1 day ago
Rubio reportedly suggested that President Donald Trump has grown increasingly frustrated with allies unwilling to support American military actions in the Middle East
1 day ago
Assessments pointed to continued Chinese-linked supplies that could aid Iran's missile production and military rebuilding
1 day ago
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the conflict cannot end unless Iran's uranium, missiles and proxy networks are dismantled
1 day ago
Chinese Foreign Ministry condemned any official US engagement with Taiwan, saying it violates longstanding sovereignty principles
1 day ago
Trump's first face-to-face with several G7 leaders since Iran conflict escalated
2 days ago
On May 14, CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Havana with President Donald Trump's message linking US engagement to reforms in Cuba
4 days ago