In an address to the nation on June 21, 2025, President Donald Trump detailed the reasoning behind, and the success of, his decision to bomb Iranian nuclear research and development sites designed to facilitate the construction of nuclear weapons.
The speech was preceded by a statement by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanking President Trump for the action.
Congratulations, President Trump! Your bold decision to target Iran's nuclear facilities with the awesome and righteous might of the United States will change history. In Operation Rising Lion, Israel has done truly amazing things. But in tonight's action against Iran's nuclear facilities, America has been truly unsurpassed. It has done what no other country on earth can do. History will record that President Trump acted to deny the world's most dangerous regime the world's most dangerous weapon. His leadership today created a pivot of history that can help lead the Middle East and beyond to a future of prosperity and peace. President Trump and I often say "peace through strength." First comes strength. Then comes peace. And tonight, President Trump and the United States acted with a lot of strength. President Trump, I thank you. The people of Israel thank you. The forces of civilization thank you. God bless America God bless Israel, and may God bless our unshakable alliance.
Flanked by Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, in a brief statement, Trump made the following points.
The President added that Secretary of Defense Hegseth will be holding a press conference at 8:00 AM EDT on Sunday, June 22, to provide further details about the operation.
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