In pics: Trump, top officials oversee US strikes on Iran nuclear sites from Situation Room
In pics: Trump, top officials oversee US strikes on Iran nuclear sites from Situation Room
The White House released photos showing President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and other senior officials inside the Situation Room during the US airstrikes on three major Iranian nuclear sites, Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.
Amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, the United States launched an attack on three Iranian nuclear sites, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan.
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During the US airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, key members of the Trump administration gathered in the White House Situation Room to oversee the operation. Among those present were President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine.
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Senior intelligence and diplomatic officials, including Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, and National Security Advisor and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, were also present.
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In a brief national address after the US strikes, Trump said Iran must choose 'peace or tragedy,' warning that more targets could be hit if Tehran doesn't stand down.
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The US military used bunker-buster bombs in its attack on Iran's Fordo nuclear fuel enrichment plant, which is built deep into a mountain, a US official said. US submarines also participated in the attacks in Iran, launching about 30 Tomahawk land attack missiles.
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Meanwhile, Israeli PM Netanyahu applauded US President Donald Trump's 'bold decision' to hit Iran’s nuclear facilities. He said that it demonstrated 'peace through strength' and will lead to a future of peace and prosperity in the region and beyond.
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Iran said that there were 'no signs of contamination' at its nuclear sites after US airstrikes targeted the facilities. Iranian state media quoted the country's National Nuclear Safety System Centre, which published a statement saying its radiation detectors had recorded no radioactive release after the strikes. "There is no danger to the residents living around the aforementioned sites," the statement added.
