Trump Hosts Pastors at White House to Pray Amid US-Iran Conflict Escalation

US President Donald Trump invited pastors from across the country to the White House Oval Office to pray for wisdom, strength, and protection amid escalating conflict with Iran. The pastors laid hands on Trump, seeking divine guidance during what they described as "challenging times" and prayed for US armed forces. This gathering followed US and Israeli strikes on Iran, including Operation Epic Fury, which reportedly killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran has since retaliated by targeting US bases in the Gulf, with attacks continuing into a seventh day.