Trump to deliver speech discussing U.S. military strikes on Iran

President Trump recently addressed the nation from the White House, discussing the U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites. He called the attack a “spectacular military success” and issued a warning to Iran about potential future attacks if peace is not achieved. Trump mentioned that there are still potential targets to strike if needed.

The President revealed on social media that strikes were carried out against three Iranian nuclear sites at Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan. He emphasized that these sites were “completely and totally obliterated” in the attack, aiming to eliminate the nuclear threat posed by Iran as a state sponsor of terror.

During his televised address, Trump acknowledged the difficulty of the targets attacked and mentioned other potential sites could be targeted with precision if peace is not established quickly. He expressed gratitude to U.S. service members, as well as the Israeli military and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for their cooperation.

Trump was accompanied by Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during his speech. Updates on the situation were promised during a news conference to be held by Defense Secretary Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine.

Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization confirmed the strikes but stated that they would not halt the country’s nuclear program. They called for condemnation from the international community, while Iran downplayed the impact of the strikes, insisting that the sites had been evacuated without damage.

Before the airstrikes took place, Iran had threatened to retaliate against the U.S. if it supported the Israeli offensive. President Trump warned of greater force in response to any Iranian retaliation, emphasizing a strong stance against potential threats. Iran’s foreign minister also condemned the U.S. actions, citing violations of international law and the UN Charter. The situation remains fluid, with ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.