Pres. Trump returns to White House after overseeing strikes on Iran from Mar-a-Lago

PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — President Donald Trump returned to the White House on Sunday after spending the weekend at Mar-a-Lago, where he oversaw U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.

The U.S. military announced that three service members were killed and five seriously wounded during the joint operation, part of Operation Epic Fury. Several others suffered minor injuries and are expected to return to duty, according to U.S. Central Command. Officials said “major combat operations continue and our response effort is ongoing.”

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Trump confirmed the strikes followed failed nuclear talks and noted that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed. He encouraged the Iranian public to oppose their government, calling it a chance for them to “seize control of your destiny.”

Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks on U.S. and Israeli bases, as well as strikes near Riyadh and Dubai. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has reportedly threatened further attacks, and a temporary leadership council has been formed until a permanent successor to Khamenei is chosen.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump coordinated the strikes from Mar-a-Lago and spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The administration will continue to monitor the situation closely.

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