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A video, reportedly sent by an Iranian source to the X account @squatsons, purports to show a U.S. Pentagon Tomahawk cruise missile striking an Iranian nuclear facility. Pentagon spokespeople have not confirmed the footage’s authenticity.

Jerusalem/Washington—Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lauded President Trump’s decision to bomb Iranian targets, declaring “the forces of civilization thank you,” as U.S. strikes commenced on sites in Iran.

President Trump told Fox News that GBU-57 bunker-buster bombs were used against Iran’s major nuclear facilities, as the network showed stock footage of the Massive Ordnance Penetrators. No further operational details were disclosed.

Washington—According to Reuters, President Trump warned that he will “hit Iran again” should Tehran fail to cease its actions, and he called on Iran to “make peace immediately.” The remarks underscore escalating U.S. pressure amid ongoing regional tensions.

Washington—President Trump told Sean Hannity that Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons is “officially dead” following U.S. strikes employing submarine-launched Tomahawk cruise missiles.

• Trump: “Iran’s nuclear ambitions are over—completely dead.”

• Weapons deployed: Tomahawks fired from U.S. submarines.

• Context: Follows U.S. and allied operations to degrade Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.

Washington—Fox News reports that six bunker-busting bombs from B-2 stealth bombers struck the Fordow nuclear site, while Tomahawk cruise missiles targeted facilities in Isfahan and Natanz.

Tehran—Rerum Novarum, citing Iran’s Tasnim News Agency, reports that recent strikes may have destroyed sections of the Fordow underground nuclear facility. Official confirmation of the damage has not yet been released.

Washington—The New York Times reports that the United States has formally entered armed conflict with Iran after President Trump authorized military operations, marking a significant escalation in Middle East hostilities.

US BOMBED Iran at 2:30 AM local time — NYT citing Iranian officials

Washington—Axios reports that President Trump’s bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities represents “a historic escalation” in US–Iran hostilities, marking the most direct American strike on Iranian nuclear infrastructure to date.

Washington—The U.S. State Department has instructed all American passport holders in Iran to depart via overland routes, citing security concerns amid escalating regional tensions.

• Evacuation flights suspended; use land border crossings

• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) for updates and assistance

• Measure reflects growing risks and limits on consular support

Tehran—Mehr News Agency says the Iranian nuclear facilities hit by recent U.S. airstrikes had been evacuated some time ago, with personnel and sensitive materials relocated to secure sites, and that operations continue from alternate locations.

Jerusalem—A former Israeli Defense Minister declared that President Trump’s recent strikes on Iran have made the world “safer” by degrading Tehran’s nuclear and military capabilities, and urged continued international pressure on Iran.