President Donald Trump addressed the nation from the White House on Saturday night, following coordinated U.S. military strikes on three major nuclear sites in Iran—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. Standing alongside Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Trump declared the operation a decisive blow to Iran’s nuclear ambitions and issued a stark ultimatum to Tehran.
“Just hours ago, the United States carried out precision strikes on Iran’s key nuclear enrichment facilities,” Trump said in his televised remarks. “Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—names we’ve heard for years—have now been completely and totally obliterated.”
Framing the attack as both a military and strategic triumph, Trump said the goal was to eliminate Iran’s capacity to enrich uranium and end what he called “a nuclear threat from the world’s No. 1 state sponsor of terror.” He warned that further action would follow if Iran refused to pursue peace.
“Iran must now make peace,” he declared. “If they do not, future attacks will be even greater and far easier.”
Throughout the address, Trump emphasized the years of Iranian hostility toward the U.S. and Israel, blaming Tehran for countless American and regional casualties. He specifically referenced the late Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani, calling him responsible for “blowing off arms and legs” with roadside bombs.
Trump praised the Israeli government and military, saying he had worked closely with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. “We worked as a team like perhaps no team has ever worked before,” he said. “We’ve gone a long way to erasing this horrible threat to Israel.”
The president also lauded the U.S. military and its leadership, including General Dan “Raizin’” Caine, who oversaw the operation. “There is no military in the world that could have done what we did tonight. Not even close.”
While underscoring American strength, Trump hinted at a desire to avoid further conflict. “Hopefully, we will no longer need our military in this capacity,” he said. “But if peace does not come quickly, we will target Iran’s remaining facilities with precision, speed, and skill.”
He concluded his speech by invoking faith and patriotism. “We love our great military. Protect them. God bless the Middle East. God bless Israel, and God bless America.”
Defense officials are scheduled to hold a press briefing at the Pentagon at 8 a.m. Sunday to provide further details on the strike. Meanwhile, global leaders are closely watching Tehran’s response as tensions in the region remain high.
