WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Sunday said US air strikes had “completely and totally obliterated” Iran’s main nuclear enrichment facilities, and warned of more attacks to come if Tehran does not seek peace.
In a televised address to the nation from the White House after the United States joined Israel’s air campaign against Tehran, Trump called the US attacks a “spectacular military success.”
Trump had earlier stunned the world by announcing on social media that US aircraft had struck Iran’s Fordow nuclear enrichment plant, plus the Natanz and Isfahan facilities.
But the fresh US military entanglement comes despite Trump’s promises to avoid another “forever war” in the Middle East — Iran has vowed to retaliate against US forces in the region if Washington got involved.
“Iran’s key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated. Iran […] must now make peace,” said Trump.
“If they do not, future attacks will be far greater, and a lot easier,” added Trump, who was flanked by Vice President JD Vance, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for his address on Saturday evening for US audience
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Pakistan condemns the US attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities
By: Web Desk
Pakistan condemns the US attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities which follow the series of attacks by Israel. We are gravely concerned at the possible further escalation of tensions in the region.
Three areas of Israel including coastal hub Tel Aviv were hit Sunday morning during waves of Iranian missile attacks, with at least 23 people injured, according to rescue services and police.
Several buildings were heavily damaged in the Ramat Aviv area in Tel Aviv, with holes torn in the facades of apartment blocks.UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said on Sunday he was calling an emergency meeting of his agency’s 35-nation Board of Governors after the United States said it carried out military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
“In light of the urgent situation in Iran, I am convening an emergency meeting of the (International Atomic Energy Agency) Board of Governors for tomorrow,” IAEA chief Grossi said on X.
Saudi Arabia expresses concern after US attacks on Iran nuclear sites
By: DNA
Saudi Arabia expressed on Sunday its “great concern” following US attacks on Iranian nuclear sites, according to a statement by the foreign ministry on X.
The kingdom called on the international community to boost efforts in such ‘highly sensitive circumstances’ to reach a political solution to end the crisis.
Iran’s foreign ministry said the US attacks on Sunday on nuclear facilities showed that Washington “will stop at no illegality or crime” to support Israel.
“It has now become abundantly clear to all that the very regime which enjoys permanent membership in the Security Council is beholden to no principle or morality and will stop at no illegality or crime to serve the aims of a genocidal, occupying regime,” the ministry said in a statement, referring to the United States and Israel respectively.
