President Trump addressed the nation from the White House on Saturday night, characterizing recent U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites as a “spectacular military success.” He emphasized that there would be “far greater” military action if Iran does not choose to “make peace.”
Trump warned Iran that its fate could be tragic if it fails to negotiate, stating, “Remember, there are many targets left.” In his speech, Trump revealed that the U.S. had targeted three Iranian nuclear facilities: Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan.
He claimed that these sites had “been completely and totally obliterated.” The president stated that the main goal of the strikes was to eliminate the nuclear threat posed by Iran, which he labeled as the “world’s No.
1 state sponsor of terror.” Before taking military action, Trump had sought a diplomatic solution to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
Trump described the three chosen targets as “the most difficult of them all” and expressed confidence that future strikes could be executed “with precision, speed and skill” if necessary. He acknowledged the contributions of U.S. service members and thanked the Israeli military, which had been launching strikes against Iranian facilities prior to the American action.
Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization confirmed the strikes but insisted that they would not impede its nuclear program’s advancement. The organization condemned the attacks and called for a global response.
Iranian officials threatened retaliation if the U.S. continued its involvement, warning that it could lead to all-out war. Following the strikes, Trump stated that any Iranian retaliation “WILL BE MET WITH FORCE FAR GREATER THAN WHAT WAS WITNESSED TONIGHT.”
The targeted sites play a crucial role in Iran’s nuclear efforts. Fordo is buried deep underground and heavily fortified, while Natanz is known as Iran’s main uranium enrichment facility.
The Isfahan site is associated with nuclear research and development. Each location is vital to Iran’s nuclear capabilities, with international agencies monitoring the situation closely as tensions escalate in the region.