White House Defends Trump’s Military Strikes on Iran, Citing Enforcement of Red Lines

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that President Donald Trump anticipated an Iranian strike and emphasized that Trump follows through on his warnings, citing recent US military strikes on Iran as evidence. She described the campaign, named Operation Epic Fury, as a success aimed at securing control over Iranian airspace and preventing Iran's nuclear ambitions. Leavitt also noted Iran's rejection of diplomatic efforts, while Iran's leadership denies developing nuclear weapons.