President Donald Trump posted a video to social media on Saturday morning depicting what appeared to be a large-scale missile strike in the Iranian capital of Tehran.
In the accompanying text, the President stated that a "massive strike in Tehran" had successfully "terminated" many of Iran’s military leaders.
The footage, which began circulating early Saturday, shows multiple large explosions across a metropolitan skyline identified by visual analysts as the Iranian capital.
The White House has not yet issued a formal press release regarding the specific military assets utilized or the exact timing of the operation.
Pentagon officials have remained silent in the hours following the post, though high-level security meetings are reportedly underway in Washington.
President Trump’s post suggests a significant and rapid escalation in the long-standing tensions between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran.
State-run media outlets in Iran reported several loud blasts near key government installations but have not yet confirmed specific casualty figures or leaders targeted.
International observers and geopolitical analysts are closely monitoring the unfolding situation as global financial markets reacted immediately to the news of military conflict.
Oil prices spiked sharply following the President's announcement, reflecting concerns over regional stability and potential disruptions to the global energy supply chain.
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have started to respond to the social media reports, with committee chairs calling for immediate classified briefings on the action.
The video shared by the President appears to show precision-guided munitions striking specific targets within the city limits during the nighttime hours.
It remains unclear whether the strike was a unilateral U.S. operation or if it involved regional coalition partners or intelligence support.
The U.S. State Department has issued an urgent travel advisory for citizens in the region, urging extreme caution and immediate evacuation from high-risk zones.
Human rights organizations have expressed concern over the potential for civilian casualties within the densely populated metropolitan area of Tehran.
Diplomatic channels remain strained as several European nations have already called for an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council.