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, 7:18 PM EDT

IDF issues 'urgent warning' to residents in specific Tehran district

The Israel Defense Forces issued an "urgent warning" for people to evacuate District 18 of Tehran, Iran.

"In the coming hours, the IDF will operate in the area—just as it has over the past few days throughout Tehran—to strike military infrastructure belonging to the Iranian regime," the IDF said in the statement.

"To all civilians, for your safety and well-being, we urge you to evacuate immediately from the marked area in District 18," the statement continued.

-ABC News' Will Gretsky

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

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