Donald Trump has completed a "very successful attack" on the three Nuclear sites in Iran.
Earlier this week, Trump said he would make a decision on whether to strike Iran "in the next two weeks" but yesterday, the US moved several of its B-2 bombers to the Pacific island of Guam. This indicated that the US president may have been prepared to launch a strike sooner than expected.
In a post on Truth Social last night, the president said the Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan sites were targeted as he confirmed the US had launched an attack on Iran.
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The president's full post reads: "We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. All planes are now outside of Iran air space. A full payload of BOMBS was dropped on the primary site, Fordow. All planes are safely on their way home. Congratulations to our great American Warriors. There is not another military in the World that could have done this. NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE! Thank you for your attention to this matter."
Some users have reported issues loading the post or Trump’s profile on Truth Social. However, the post is still visible on his X account.
The decision to directly involve the US comes after more than a week of strikes. Israel launched attacks against Iran on June 13, claiming the country was on the verge of developing nuclear weapons. Iran then retaliated with its own series of airstrikes. The two countries have continued to trade attacks since. At least 657 people have been killed in Iran, with another 2,037 wounded, the Associated Press reports.
Iranian Foreign Affairs Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that U.S. attacks on Iran would be “very, very dangerous,” during a round of diplomacy in Istanbul on Saturday.
Residents in Tel Aviv have gathered in underground car parks to take shelter tonight amid the ongoing missile strikes. Images show people setting up tents and comforting their pets.
In his latest post on Truth Social Trump has said he will be addressing the nation at 10pm local time (3am UK time). It reads: "I will be giving an Address to the Nation at 10:00 P.M., at the White House, regarding our very successful military operation in Iran. This is an HISTORIC MOMENT FOR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ISRAEL, AND THE WORLD. IRAN MUST NOW AGREE TO END THIS WAR. THANK YOU!"
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