Day 29 — Overview: President Trump said the campaign against Iran is "not finished yet," claiming the U.S. retains thousands of potential targets. An Iranian strike on Prince Sultan Air Base wounded at least 10 U.S. service members and damaged a refueling tanker. Joint U.S.-Israeli strikes reportedly killed at least 20 people in western Iran, while Israel said it struck nuclear-related sites in Yazd and Arak. Additional U.S. forces and the carrier USS George H.W. Bush are being positioned in the region.
Day 29: Trump Says Conflict With Iran Is "Not Finished Yet" as US Service Members Wounded; US and Israel Carry Out Strikes
President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute's summit at the Faena Forum in Miami Beach, Florida,on Friday. - Elizabeth Frantz/Reuters
On Day 29 of the widening conflict, President Donald Trump warned the campaign against Iran is "not finished yet," saying the United States has "another 3,554" potential targets and that action against those targets could proceed "pretty quickly," he said at the FII Summit in Miami.
Key Incidents
An Iranian strike on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia wounded at least 10 U.S. service members, a U.S. official told CNN. No U.S. personnel were reported killed; a refueling tanker aircraft was damaged in the attack.
Military Deployments
More than 1,000 additional U.S. service members have been ordered to the region as commanders position for multiple contingencies. The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush is expected to deploy to waters near the conflict zone, although it is not yet clear whether it will join or replace other U.S. carriers already on station.
Strikes and Casualties
The Israel Defense Forces said Friday it struck two Iranian nuclear-related sites: a uranium facility in Yazd and the inactive Arak reactor. Separately, U.S. and Israeli strikes in western Iran reportedly killed at least 20 people and wounded dozens more, according to a provincial security official quoted in state media. State outlets reported the strikes hit residential areas and that the casualties included women and children, including one pregnant woman.
Incidents Inside Israel
Inside Israel, a cluster munitions strike killed at least one person and left four others with light injuries, emergency service Magen David Adom reported.
What Officials Are Saying
Sen. Marco Rubio said the U.S. could pursue its objectives without deploying ground troops, adding that additional forces are being positioned so the U.S. "is prepared for multiple contingencies." Officials emphasize that reports are evolving and that information may be updated as new confirmations arrive.
Note: Details are based on official statements and state media reports; on-the-ground verification remains limited and the situation is developing.
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