
Leavitt Defends US Strikes, Peace Talks in Iran
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt navigates tough questions about Irans humanitarian crisis, emphasizing Operation Epic Furys success in crushing Irans weapons factories and air force. Despite mixed signals from President Trump, Leavitt focuses on Americas interests, while Vice President JD Vance heads to Islamabad for peace talks, with a fragile truce in place.
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On April 8th, White House press secretary Caroline Levitt faced tough questions yesterday about terrified civilians in Iran, but she kept it cool and focused on America first. After President Trump strikes an a 10-day ceasefire with Iran's new leaders, folks on the ground are scrambling with no clear word from the U.S. or their own government. Trump called the new regime more reasonable and pushed for peace talks, but his mixed signals stay home or rise up, a left everyone confused. Levitt dodged the humanitarian mess, stressing her job as messaging to Americans while celebrating Operation Epic Fury as a quick win that crushed. Iran's weapons factories and air force. Iranians are in panic mode, evacuating cities, saying goodbye and dealing with blackouts that cut off internet and phones. Their leaders even pushed people to guard bridges and power plants as human shields, taunting the threats while families delete chats to stay safe. Casrity's hit hard, 13 U.S. service members killed, over 380 wounded, and Iran reports anywhere
from 1200 to 3. Thousand military dead. Levitt said the strikes wiped out all Iranian subs and grounded their planes, enforcing red lines on nuclear enrichment. Now Vice President JD Vance heads to Islamabad this Saturday for talks, but it's a fragile truth. The Pentagon had targets locked for 8 p.m. Tuesday. If no deal, Levitt hopes it leads to lasting peace for the region, including everyday Iranians.
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