Trump says damage to Iran's nuclear sites is 'far below ground level'

Trump said the U.S. attacked three nuclear sites in Iran.

The United States struck three nuclear sites in Iran on Saturday, President Donald Trump announced.

B-2 bombers dropped a number of Massive Ordnance Penetrator bombs -- known as "bunker busters" -- during the U.S. mission over Iran, a U.S. official confirmed.

A number of Tomahawk cruise missiles were also fired at targets inside Iran from a U.S. Navy submarine, the official confirmed.

Following the strikes, Trump addressed the nation, calling it a "spectacular military success."

Jun 17, 2025, 7:05 PM EDT

US embassy in Israel closed through Friday

In a new security alert, the United States' embassy in Israel said it would remain closed through Friday, at least.

The alert also said the embassy has no announcements on helping Americans depart from Israel to share, but that it "will alert the U.S. citizen community if there is additional information to share regarding departure options."

"The U.S. Embassy is aware that third parties are assisting U.S. citizens in departing Israel. While we are not able to endorse any providers, we understand some have been able to successfully help U.S. citizens,” the embassy said in the alert.

-ABC News' Shannon Kingston

Jun 17, 2025, 6:55 PM EDT

Israel identifies more missiles launched from Iran

The Israel Defense Forces said it has identified more missiles launched from Iran early Wednesday morning local time.

This comes after several projectile impacts were recently reported in the Coastal, Southern and Central districts of the country.

"The public is instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice," the IDF said.

-ABC News' Will Gretsky

Jun 17, 2025, 6:40 PM EDT

President Trump spoke with Netanyahu: Official

As aerial attacks between Israel and Iran continue and tensions in the Middle East mount, President Donald Trump spoke with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, a White House official confirmed to ABC News.

The call comes the same day as Trump met with national security advisors in the Situation Room in the White House.

The details of Trump and Netanyahu's conversation have not been released.

-ABC News' Mary Bruce

Jun 17, 2025, 6:31 PM EDT

Florida says it is helping evacuate Americans in Israel

The office of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis confirmed to ABC News that the state of Florida is helping evacuate Americans who are in Israel amidst the escalation of fighting between Israel and Iran.

"The State of Florida, at Governor DeSantis' direction, is working to facilitate evacuations from Israel for Americans," DeSantis' deputy press secretary Sierra Dean said to ABC News in a statement on Tuesday.

On the Florida Division of Emergency Management website, a webpage allows U.S. citizens "in need of rescue from Israel" to fill out an evacuation assistance form run by Grey Bull Rescue, an American nonprofit working with the state.

Grey Bull Rescue is a nonprofit that also operates a for-profit arm, which rescues Americans stranded in conflict and disaster zones, according to its website.

"As violence in the Middle East escalates by the hour, Grey Bull Rescue—a U.S.-based, veteran-led nonprofit—is positioning on the ground in Israel with a team ready to rescue hundreds of Americans and allies facing immediate danger. Thousands have already registered with the nonprofit, to be brought to safety," according to a press release about the nonprofit.

-ABC News' Benjamin Siegel and Oren Oppenheim

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