U.S. strikes against Iran nuclear facilities 'incredible and overwhelming success,' Pentagon chief says
- On June 22, 2025, the United States launched a surprise attack on three Iranian nuclear sites using Tomahawk missiles and 14 bunker-busting bombs.
- The strike followed weeks of stalled negotiations between the US, E3/EU, and Iran, with both Israel and the US accused of undermining diplomatic efforts.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth described the operation as bold and brilliant, stating initial assessments show severe damage while Iran and the IAEA reported no radioactive leakage.
- Hegseth described the strikes as a decisive and remarkable achievement that effectively ended Iran's nuclear program, commending President Trump for his strong leadership and emphasizing that the president's statements deserve global attention.
- Regional powers including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Iraq, and Oman expressed grave concern and called for restraint and dialogue, while Iran warned the strikes would have everlasting consequences.
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Trump doubles down on 'monumental damage' to Iran nuclear sites; impact of US strikes still unconfirmed
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump insisted on Sunday (Jun 22) that US strikes had destroyed Iranian nuclear sites, after other officials cautioned that the extent of damage was still unclear.
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Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. Dan Caine discusses the mission details of a strike on Iran during a news conference at the Pentagon on June 22, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. U.S. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)On Saturday night, U.S. warplanes attacked three Iranian nuclear sites, marking the first time the U.S. has attacked on Iranian soil in the decades-long cold war between the two countries. President Trump’s annou…
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