US President Donald Trump speaks about strike on Iranian targets and warns Tehran of more strikes off it doesn’t talk peace.
President Donald Trump announced Saturday that the U.S. military carried out airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities, a dramatic escalation that risks expanding the Iran-Israel conflict across the Middle East.
In a nationally televised address from the White House, Trump described the operation as a “spectacular military success,” claiming the sites were “completely and totally obliterated.”
The precision strikes, according to Trump, were aimed at curbing Iran’s suspected nuclear weapons development. He warned Tehran of further military action if it refuses to engage in peace talks, adding that all options remain on the table. He said it is now up to Iran to choose either “peace or tragedy.”
Trump said he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have teamed up to end Iran’s nuclear efforts.
The strikes come amid a surge in regional volatility, following over a week of Israeli bombardments on Iranian air defense and missile infrastructure. While Iran has not issued an official response, analysts fear that retaliatory action could trigger a broader conflict involving U.S. forces, Israel, and Iran-aligned militias across the region.
White House officials stressed that the operation was coordinated to support Israel’s efforts to deter Iran’s nuclear ambitions but insisted that Washington is “not seeking war.” However, international observers remain concerned. The U.N. Security Council has called an emergency session for Sunday.
The move marks one of the most significant U.S. military actions in the region in years and underscores the precarious balance of power in the Middle East. A second national address from Trump is expected later this weekend to clarify the administration’s next steps.
