President Donald Trump delivered a national address on June 21 following the announcement of U.S. airstrikes targeting three Iranian nuclear facilities, including the highly fortified Fordow site.

The airstrikes mark a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, which began over a week ago when Israeli forces initiated a series of attacks aimed at crippling Iran’s nuclear capabilities. In his remarks, President Trump confirmed that American warplanes had successfully executed “a very successful attack” and emphasized that all aircraft involved had safely returned.

Trump had teased the operation earlier on Truth Social, stating that three strategic nuclear sites were hit and declaring that “all planes are safely on their way home.” Among the targeted locations was Fordow, a critical underground uranium enrichment facility located deep beneath Iran’s mountainous terrain.

The President framed the strikes as a necessary step to reinforce global security and support Israel’s efforts to deter Iran’s nuclear ambitions. However, he concluded his statement with a surprising pivot, urging de-escalation: “Now is the time for peace.”

The U.S. involvement comes amid increasing pressure from Israeli officials, who had lobbied for American military assistance following their initial June 12 strikes. The attack by the U.S. — its first direct military intervention in the conflict — signals a major turning point with potential regional implications.

The Pentagon confirmed that “Operation Midnight Hammer” involved stealth B-2 bombers equipped with GBU-57 bunker-buster bombs designed to penetrate heavily fortified underground structures.

With tensions in the region at a peak and the international community watching closely, President Trump’s message is being interpreted as both a show of strength and an appeal for diplomatic resolution. More responses are expected from Iran, Israel, and global leaders in the coming days.

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