President Donald Trump confirmed on Saturday that the U.S. had carried out airstrikes on three key Iranian nuclear facilities—Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan—marking a significant development in the conflict between Iran and Israel. Trump described the attack as “very successful,” noting that all aircraft returned safely after dropping a full payload of bombs, especially on the heavily fortified Fordow site. This comes after weeks of speculation over whether the U.S. would formally join Israel’s military campaign. Trump emphasized that the operation was limited and ended his message by calling for peace. He also announced a national address at 10 p.m. Eastern Time, calling the moment “historic” and urging Iran to end the conflict.

Israel had previously requested U.S. assistance, as it lacked the specialized munitions to destroy the underground Fordow facility. The U.S. strikes reportedly resulted in large fires and were deemed effective by both U.S. defense officials and satellite imagery. In response, Iran has vowed to retaliate against U.S. regional bases. Meanwhile, Israel has continued targeting Iranian missile and aircraft infrastructure. Support for Trump’s decision came from both Israeli and American leaders, with Israel’s former defense minister calling it a “bold decision for all of humanity,” and U.S. Senator Jim Risch reiterating that while ground troops will not be deployed, aiding Israel serves global security. The operation underscores rising tensions and the deepening military involvement of the United States in the Middle East conflict.