Trump says US 'obliterates' Iran nuclear sites, Tehran reserves 'all options' to defend itself


Smoke can be seen during a missile attack from Iran on Israel, amid the Iran-Israel conflict, in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 22, 2025. REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura

ISTANBUL/WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM (Reuters): US President Donald Trump said he had "obliterated" Iran's main nuclear sites in strikes overnight, joining an Israeli assault in a major new escalation of conflict in the Middle East as Tehran vowed to defend itself.

Trump, in a televised address to the US people, called the strikes a "spectacular military success" and warned Tehran against retaliation, saying it would face more devastating attacks if it did not agree to peace.

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