LIVE UPDATES | Washington joins “Israel” in Iran strikes after attacks on nuclear sites
“Israel” and Iran continue exchanging fire in aerial attacks since Friday, June 13, in a massive escalation that evolved into a direct confrontation between the longtime enemies after years of shadow wars.
President Donald Trump said Sunday the US military has carried out a “very successful attack” on three Iranian nuclear sites, including the crucial underground uranium enrichment facility at Fordo.
Trump said a “full payload of BOMBS” was dropped on Fordo, in a surprise announcement that came just two days after he had apparently opened a two-week window for diplomacy.
“We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan,” Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform.
“A full payload of BOMBS was dropped on the primary site, Fordow.”
Trump added that “all planes are safely on their way home. Congratulations to our great American Warriors.”
In a second post announcing his address to the nation from the White House, Trump said that “IRAN MUST NOW AGREE TO END THIS WAR.”
He also described it as a “historic” moment for the United States, “Israel” and the world.
Trump’s shock announcement came just two days after he said he would decide “within two weeks” whether to join key ally “Israel” in attacking Iran.
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Iran President appears at protest against US strikes
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian participated in a protest in Tehran on Sunday, condemning recent US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, state TV reported.
Footage broadcast by Iranian state media showed Pezeshkian moving through a crowd gathered in a central Tehran square as demonstrators chanted slogans including “Revenge, revenge!” while raising their fists in solidarity.
The protest reflected widespread public anger in Iran following the US strikes targeting key nuclear sites earlier this week.
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