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 20, 2025, 4:27 PM EDT

US says it has provided info, support to 25K amid Israel-Iran conflict

The U.S. State Department has now provided "information and support" to over 25,000 people seeking guidance regarding the security situation in Israel, the West Bank and Iran, according to spokesperson Tammy Bruce. But, the department would not disclose how many were seeking to leave the Middle East or further break the number down by country,

Bruce encouraged Americans seeking help leaving the region to complete an online crisis intake form to receive updates from the department.

"U.S. citizens in Israel and the West Bank who would like to receive information on departure assistance should fill out the form that this website will take you to," she said, displaying the site. "This crisis intake form will also allow U.S. citizens in Iran to register their information. We do not anticipate offering direct U.S. government assisted departure from Iran. Americans seeking departure should take advantage of existing means to leave."

Israeli passengers heading for Israel's port city of Haifa walk to the check in at Larnaca International airport in Cyprus, June 20, 2025.
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Bruce also said that as of now, she was not aware of any injuries sustained by American citizens during the conflict.

Jun 20, 2025, 4:04 PM EDT

Trump mentions Israel's 'limited capacity' to continue fighting in deciding US involvement in conflict

President Donald Trump said Israel has "very limited capacity" to continue fighting without help from the U.S. and "Europe would not be able to help," when asked about negotiations with Iran on Friday.

Trump reiterated that his decision on U.S. involvement will take "two weeks maximum."

"Sometimes you need toughness to make peace," Trump said.

Trump also said it would be "very hard" to ask Israel to stop its attacks on Iran as different parties pursue diplomacy.

President Donald Trump speaks to the press upon arrival at Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, New Jersey, June 20, 2025.
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Iran's foreign minister said on Friday that Israel must stop its "crimes and aggression" and added that Iran will not negotiate with any party as long as Israeli attacks continue.

"I think it is very hard to make that request right now," Trump told reporters about asking Israel to stop attacking Iran. "If someone is winning it's harder to do than if someone is losing. But we are ready and willing and able, and have been speaking to Iran and we will see what happens."

Trump also refuted comments made earlier this month by National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard who said there was no evidence that Iran is building a nuclear weapon, saying "she's wrong."

Jun 20, 2025, 3:15 PM EDT

Iran supports continuation of talks with E3 and EU, Iranian FM says

Iran supports the continuation of talks with the three European countries -- the UK, Germany, France -- and the European Union that the Iranian Foreign Minister met with in Geneva on Friday, but criticized the lack of condemnation of Israel's attack on Iran, Iran's foreign minister said Friday in statements reported in Iranian state media.

"We support the continuation of talks with the three European countries and the European Union and are ready to hold another meeting in the near future," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said, according to IRNA, Iran's state media.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meets with European officials in Geneva, June 20, 2025.
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Araghchi said Israel must stop its "crimes and aggression" and added that Iran will not negotiate with any party as long as Israeli attacks continue, according to IRNA.

"Our nuclear program is peaceful and is under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency," Araghchi said, according to the IRNA.

Jun 20, 2025, 2:38 PM EDT

31 injured in Iranian strike on Haifa, hospital says

At least 31 people were wounded in an Iranian missile strike on Haifa, Israel, according to the Rambam Hospital.

One of the injured is in serious condition, and two are in moderate condition, the hospital said.

"The Al-Jarina Mosque in Haifa’s Wadi Nisnas neighborhood was struck by an Iranian missile, injuring Muslim clerics and worshippers at prayer," Israeli President Isaac Herzog said in a post on X.

A view shows a damaged building, following Iran's missile strike on Israel, amid the Iran-Israel conflict, in Haifa, Israel, June 20, 2025.
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