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The Iranian nuclear sites that President Donald Trump says were struck by the United States were reportedly evacuated ahead of the strikes, Iran's semi-official Mehr News Agency reported.
"IRIB's political deputy says that Iran had evacuated the three nuclear sites some while ago," Mehr reported.
Trump said in a post on Truth Social Saturday that the U.S. had struck Fordow, Natanz and Esfahan.
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"We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. All planes are now outside of Iran air space," Trump said, adding, "A full payload of BOMBS was dropped on the primary site, Fordow."
"All planes are safely on their way home. Congratulations to our great American Warriors. There is not another military in the World that could have done this. NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE! Thank you for your attention to this matter," Trump concluded.
Why It Matters
The attacks mark the first direct military involvement by the United States amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.
Following the announcement of the attack by Trump, politicians on both sides of the aisle spoke out both for and against the strike, with some calling it unconstitutional.
What To Know
Mehr News Agency reported, citing IRIB, that the exit and entrances of Fordow were damaged in the strikes,
Akbar Salehi, Deputy Governor of Isfahan told Mehr News Agency that "several explosions were heard in Natanz and Isfahan."
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"We witnessed attacks near the Isfahan and Natanz nuclear facilities," Salehi raid, according to the report.
Morteza Heydari, Spokesman for the Qom provincial crisis management headquarters, told Mehr News Agency that "after Qom's air defenses were activated and hostile target s were identified, part of the Fordow nuclear site was attacked by the enemy airstrikes."
What People Are Saying
Akbar Salehi, Deputy Governor of Isfahan, told Mehr News Agency: "An hour ago, air defenses in Isfahan and Kashan began operating to counter hostile targets."
Rep. Sarah Jacobs, Democrat, said on X: "Trump's strikes against Iran are not only unconstitutional, but an escalation that risks bringing the U.S. into another endless and deadly war."
What Happens Next
Trump said in a post on Truth Social that he will address the nation at 10 p.m. Saturday night ET.
It is unclear where the address will be broadcast.
This is a breaking news story. Updates to follow.
Update 6/21/2025 9:35 p.m. ET. This story has been updated to include more information.
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