President Donald Trump has doubled down on his aggressive military stance toward Iran, signaling that U.S. operations are far from over despite earlier claims that the campaign was progressing quickly. Speaking about the ongoing conflict, Trump said U.S. forces and their allies are continuing strikes aimed at weakening Iran’s military capabilities. He has previously described the operation as “ahead of schedule,” claiming significant damage has already been inflicted on Iranian naval, missile, and drone systems. At the same time, the president warned that military operations are not finished, indicating that the aerial campaign could continue as the U.S. works to eliminate remaining threats. The conflict—often referred to as Operation Epic Fury—has already led to escalating tensions across the Middle East, with missile exchanges, strikes on infrastructure, and growing concerns about regional stability and global energy markets. Analysts say the coming weeks could prove critical as military pressure continues and diplomatic options remain uncertain. #Headlines360 #TrumpNews #IranConflict #MilitaryAction #WorldNews

In a new interview, Alysa Liu is defending fellow Olympian Eileen Gu against criticism over her decision to represent China in international competition. Liu said she finds the backlash hypocritical, pointing out that Gu — who was born and raised in the U.S. but has a Chinese mother — has been criticized from multiple directions. “I think people are hypocritical for shaming her for representing China,” Liu said. “Her mom is an immigrant. Y’all would have told her to go back to China. Now that they’re back in China, you’re mad.” Gu sparked global debate when she chose to compete for China instead of the United States at the Olympics, a move that made her hugely popular in China while drawing criticism from some Americans.

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The human cost of Operation Epic Fury is becoming clearer as updated casualty reports reveal a significant rise in wounded U.S. personnel since the conflict began on February 28. While early Pentagon briefings reported lower numbers, new figures indicate that around 150 U.S. service members have been injured, with cases ranging from minor blast effects to severe combat trauma. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said roughly 140 of the injuries occurred during the first ten days of Iranian retaliatory strikes. Of those wounded, 108 have already returned to duty, while eight remain in critical condition receiving specialized medical care. Officials say some of the injuries include traumatic brain injuries (TBI) caused by repeated exposure to explosions, which can take time to diagnose and report. Many of the incidents were linked to drone and missile attacks targeting U.S. bases in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has acknowledged that additional casualties are possible as operations continue, even as the Pentagon reports major progress in degrading Iran’s missile launch capabilities. The rising injury toll has also sparked debate on Capitol Hill, with lawmakers calling for clearer public briefings on the long-term military, human, and economic costs of the conflict. #BreakingNews #USMilitary #IranWar #OperationEpicFury