President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that the United States had launched strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, thrusting the nation into the conflict between Israel and its long-standing adversary.
U.S. military forces targeted Iran’s key nuclear installations at Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow. In a coordinated attack, U.S. Navy submarines fired over 30 Tomahawk missiles into Iranian targets, according to two defense officials speaking to NBC News.
Following extensive discussions and ahead of his own deadline, Trump’s move to align with Israel in its military campaign against Iran signifies a significant intensification of tensions in the region. Saudi Arabia’s nuclear agency reported no signs of radioactive contamination in Saudi Arabia or neighboring Arab Gulf countries as a result of the U.S. attacks on Iran’s nuclear sites, as stated on X on Sunday.
According to a source familiar with the situation, the White House did not consult the “Gang of Eight” top congressional leaders prior to the military action, Reuters reported. Hassan Abedini, Iran’s deputy head of state broadcasting, disclosed on television that Iran had previously evacuated the targeted nuclear facilities.
During a brief speech lasting just over three minutes, Trump mentioned that Iran faces “a future of either peace or tragedy,” and noted that there are numerous other potential targets for U.S. military action. On Saturday, the United States reached out to Iran, emphasizing that the recent strikes were the extent of U.S. military intentions and denying any ambitions for regime change.
Trump issued a stern warning, cautioning Iran that any retaliatory measures would lead to a more powerful response from the U.S.
