Trump says he will address nation on 'very successful military operation in Iran'

US President Donald Trump said he will address the nation on Saturday (June 21), after a "very successful military operation in Iran".

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Trump confirmed US strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, calling Fordow "gone."
He plans a televised address to speak on the strikes and broader conflict.
The move marks a major escalation, as the US joins Israel's military campaign against Iran.

The Republican president said he will deliver a televised Oval Office address at 10 p.m. EST (0200 GMT) on Saturday.

U.S. forces struck three Iranian nuclear sites, President Donald Trump said on Saturday, adding that the crown jewel of Tehran's nuclear program, Fordow, is "gone", posting a screenshot from Open Source Intel on his Truth Social page.

"This is an HISTORIC MOMENT FOR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ISRAEL, AND THE WORLD. IRAN MUST NOW AGREE TO END THIS WAR", said Trump in another Truth Social post on Saturday.

After days of deliberation, Trump's decision to join Israel's military campaign against its major rival Iran represents a major escalation of the conflict.

Screenshot from Open Source Intel on US President Donald Trump's Truth Social page. - via REUTERS