Trump says US military ‘totally obliterated’ Iran’s nuclear sites in White House address

Published June 21, 2025 10:21pm ET



President Donald Trump touted the “success” of the United States bombing three Iranian nuclear sites late Saturday evening during his brief remarks to the nation.

“Tonight I can report to the world that the strikes were a spectacular military success,” Trump said from the White House, flanked by Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

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