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 18, 2025, 6:03 PM EDT

Trump approved of Iran attack plans, but hasn't made any final decision: Sources

Following a meeting in the Situation Room on Tuesday, President Donald Trump told top advisers that he approved of attack plans for Iran that were presented to him, but said he was waiting to see if Iran would be willing to discuss ending their nuclear program, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.

The news of the attack plan approval was first reported by the Wall Street Journal.

President Donald Trump speaks as a flag pole is installed on the South Lawn of the White House, June 18, 2025, in Washington.
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Trump has not made any final decision on the United States' involvement and he has yet to decide whether or not to give a final order and go through with the readied attack plans.

"As President Trump said himself today, all options remain on the table," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said.

As ABC News has reported, multiple sources have said that the president has been presented a range of options by his national security team that he is considering, including using U.S. military assets to strike Iranian nuclear facilities.

-ABC News' Mary Bruce, Rachel Scott and Katherine Faulders

Jun 18, 2025, 5:42 PM EDT

Iran issues another warning to Israel: 'The sirens will not stop'

As Israel and Iran continue to trade aerial strikes, an Iranian operation spokesperson released a stark message to Israel via state TV, saying Iran would continue to strike.

"The thunderous missiles of the IRGC's Aerospace Force will not let you spend a single moment outside your underground shelters," operation spokesperson Brigadier General Iman Tajik said in the message.

"It’s been days since you’ve seen the light of the sun. Rest assured, the sound of red sirens will not stop for a moment," the spokesperson said.

-ABC News' Will Gretsky

Jun 18, 2025, 5:22 PM EDT

Trump's Situation Room meeting on Israel-Iran underway: Sources

President Donald Trump is currently meeting with national security advisers in the Situation Room regarding the ongoing conflict with Israel and Iran, multiple sources confirmed to ABC News.

President Donald Trump speaks to the press in the Oval Office of the White House as members of Italian soccer club Juventus pay a visit in Washington, June 18, 2025.
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The meeting on Wednesday comes after Trump earlier in the day said he had not made a decision on the United States' involvement.

-ABC News' Katherine Faulders

Jun 18, 2025, 5:04 PM EDT

Some diplomats, family members being evacuated from US Embassy in Israel: Officials

Some American diplomats and family members authorized to leave the U.S. Embassy in Israel are now being flown out of the country by the U.S. military, according to two State Department officials familiar with the matter.

"Given the ongoing situation and as part of the Embassy’s authorized departure status, Mission personnel have begun departing Israel through a variety of means,” a State Department spokesperson said.

The Israeli Iron Dome air defense system fires to intercept missiles during an Iranian attack over Tel Aviv, Israel, June 18, 2025.
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Those airlifted out today include Chief of Mission personnel, and more military evacuation flights are expected to take place in the coming days, according to one official.

The State Department’s Diplomatic Security Service has also been aiding in the evacuations, helping to liaise with the military and secure the operation, they added.

Inside the State Department, two officials said there have been intensive discussions in recent days about conducting a full evacuation of the U.S. Embassy in Israel; any decision on the matter is expected to be made by the White House.

-ABC News' Shannon Kingston

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