Orders U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, claiming facilities were 'obliterated'

Trump announced U.S. strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites (Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan) and addressed the nation to frame the operation as a decisive success. Critics questioned the president’s authority to launch major strikes without prior congressional authorization and warned the action risked regional escalation.

"We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan." — Prime-time address after strikes (transcript)