India, Feb. 28 -- US President Donald Trump on Saturday referred to the attacks on Iran as "a noble mission," asserting that they were essential due to Tehran's pursuit of nuclear weapons and missile systems capable of reaching the United States.

The US and Israel's coordinated attacks were aimed at dismantling Iran's missile capabilities and effectively "annihilating" the nation's navy.

Trump urged the Iranian populace to "take over your government - it will be yours to take."

Despite assertions that last year's assault on Iran's nuclear facilities had eradicated the country's nuclear ambitions, Trump contended that Iran "attempted to rebuild their nuclear program and to continue developing the long-range missiles that can now threate...