President Donald Trump announcing the US has officially struck 3 Iranian nuclear sites this after days of weighing whether the US military should join Israel in this conflict. Our objective was the destruction of Iran's nuclear enrichment capacity and *** stop to the nuclear threat posed by the world's number one state sponsor of terror. Tonight I can report to the world that the strikes were *** spectacular. Military success. Iran's key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated. The president delivering *** 3 minute late night address from the White House hours after posting *** social media Saturday that the US attacked Iran's primary nuclear site, Ford, where *** full payload of bombs was dropped, as well as two other sites as after repeatedly saying in recent days Iran cannot have *** nuclear weapon. US and Israeli officials have said that the American stealth bombers and its bunker buster bombs offered the best chance at destroying Iran's sites deep underground. Now Democratic lawmakers are speaking out. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries saying the president promised to bring peace to the Middle East. He has failed to deliver on that. Promise the risk of war has now dramatically increased. There are now questions about if and how Iran might retaliate. President Donald Trump is calling on Iran to make peace, warning if they don't, future attacks would be greater. Reporting from the White House, I'm Caitlin Norwood.
President Trump addresses nation about Iran strikes, cities increase police presence
President Donald Trump announced the U.S. has struck three Iranian nuclear sites in coordination with Israel, raising questions about potential retaliation and heightened security concerns in major cities.
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Updated: 10:46 PM CDT Jun 21, 2025
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President Donald Trump addressed the nation late Saturday night, confirming that the United States has struck three Iranian nuclear sites, including the primary site at Fordow.The strikes, carried out by American stealth bombers using bunker-buster bombs, were aimed at destroying Iran's nuclear enrichment facilities. Trump declared the mission a "spectacular military success," stating that the facilities were "completely and totally obliterated."The action comes just over a week after Israel launched strikes against Iran, targeting its nuclear capabilities. U.S. and Israeli officials emphasized the importance of the American military’s advanced technology in ensuring the success of the operation.Democratic lawmakers, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, criticized the move, saying it increases the risk of war and fails to fulfill promises of Middle East peace.Meanwhile, major U.S. cities, including Washington, D.C., and New York City, have increased police presence as a precaution, particularly around religious centers, though no specific threats have been reported.Trump is urging Iran to make peace, warning of greater future attacks if they do not comply. The situation remains tense as questions about Iran’s potential retaliation loom.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump addressed the nation late Saturday night, confirming that the United States has struck three Iranian nuclear sites, including the primary site at Fordow.
The strikes, carried out by American stealth bombers using bunker-buster bombs, were aimed at destroying Iran's nuclear enrichment facilities. Trump declared the mission a "spectacular military success," stating that the facilities were "completely and totally obliterated."
The action comes just over a week after Israel launched strikes against Iran, targeting its nuclear capabilities. U.S. and Israeli officials emphasized the importance of the American military’s advanced technology in ensuring the success of the operation.
Democratic lawmakers, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, criticized the move, saying it increases the risk of war and fails to fulfill promises of Middle East peace.
Meanwhile, major U.S. cities, including Washington, D.C., and New York City, have increased police presence as a precaution, particularly around religious centers, though no specific threats have been reported.
Trump is urging Iran to make peace, warning of greater future attacks if they do not comply. The situation remains tense as questions about Iran’s potential retaliation loom.
