President Donald Trump is expected to make an address to the nation Saturday night after announcing a “very successful attack” on three nuclear sites in Iran, including its critical underground facility, Fordo.
In a posting on Truth Social announcing the bombing, Trump said three sites were targeted and that, “all planes are safely on their way home.”
Live updates: Trump says US launches strike on three nuclear sites in Iran
The conflict began a week ago when Israel started conducting airstrikes against Iranian nuclear and military sites, primarily targeting uranium enrichment facilities to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. The two countries have been engaged in aerial strikes and Trump had been pondering U.S. involvement for the past week.
Trump ended his posting saying, “Now is the time for peace.”
What time is President Donald Trump‘s address?
The Republican president said he will deliver a televised Oval Office address at 10 p.m. ET
How to watch Trump’s address on bombing of Iran:
Watch the address live on USA TODAY’s YouTube channel here.
Kathryn Palmer is a national trending news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at[email protected] and on X @KathrynPlmr.