Trump says damage to Iran's nuclear sites is 'far below ground level'

Trump said the U.S. attacked three nuclear sites in Iran.

The United States struck three nuclear sites in Iran on Saturday, President Donald Trump announced.

B-2 bombers dropped a number of Massive Ordnance Penetrator bombs -- known as "bunker busters" -- during the U.S. mission over Iran, a U.S. official confirmed.

A number of Tomahawk cruise missiles were also fired at targets inside Iran from a U.S. Navy submarine, the official confirmed.

Following the strikes, Trump addressed the nation, calling it a "spectacular military success."

Jun 22, 2025, 11:29 PM EDT

'Bullseye': Trump says damage to Iran nuclear sites is 'far below ground level'

President Donald Trump took to his social media platform on Sunday night to further detail the U.S. strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities.

"Monumental Damage was done to all Nuclear sites in Iran, as shown by satellite images. Obliteration is an accurate term!" the president wrote on Truth Social.

This satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies shows damage at the Fordo enrichment facility in Iran after U.S. strikes, June 22, 2025.
Satellite image 2025 Maxar Technologies

Several B-2 bombers were used in strikes on three of Iran's nuclear facilities -- Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan. More than 125 aircraft participated in the mission, including seven B-2 Spirit stealth bombers, according to U.S. officials.

Trump did not mention which location he was specifically referring to, but said, "The white structure shown is deeply imbedded into the rock, with even its roof well below ground level, and completely shielded from flame."

"The biggest damage took place far below ground level. Bullseye!!!" Trump added of the strikes.

-ABC News' Michelle Stoddart

Jun 22, 2025, 8:51 PM EDT

Iran's supreme leader indicates attacks on Israel will not stop: 'Punishment continues'

In an early morning message local time, Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said the "punishment" of Israel will continue.

Khamenei did not mention the United States or President Donald Trump in his statement.

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei addresses the nation in a state television broadcast on June 18, 2025 in Tehran, Iran.
Office of the Supreme Leader of Iran via Getty Images

"The Zionist enemy has made a grave mistake, committed a great crime; it must be punished and is being punished; it is being punished right now," Khamenei wrote.

-ABC News' Will Gretsky

Jun 22, 2025, 7:11 PM EDT

FBI, DHS host call with governors over threat environment after Iran strikes: Sources

Senior FBI and Homeland Security officials hosted a conference call with some of the nation's governors and top law enforcement officials to discuss how the U.S. missile strikes in Iran impact an already dangerous threat environment, sources told ABC News.

The call included hundreds of state and local law enforcement officials from around the country.

An FBI official said that the agency's "posture is going to be enhanced," with the FBI asking more personnel to be in the office, and continuing to "canvas sources" and monitoring intelligence.

The FBI seal is shown in the election security command center at FBI headquarters on Nov. 4, 2024.
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Sources described the call with governors as short, and without a lot of specifics, saying there is currently no specific intelligence of a direct, credible threat against the U.S. homeland. It was meant to ensure that states are aware of the current threat environment and to encourage them to reach out to relevant state agencies, infrastructure partners and others who may be at risk, sources said.

The calls come after Homeland Security issued a bulletin calling on the public to report anything suspicious to officials with DHS Secretary Kristi Noem stating flatly that what’s happening in Iran brings the potential for increased threats to the homeland in the form of "possible cyberattacks, acts of violence and antisemitic hate crimes."

-ABC News' Mike Levine, Katherine Faulders and Luke Barr

Jun 22, 2025, 6:37 PM EDT

State Department issues 'worldwide caution' alert amid Middle East conflict

The State Department has issued a new worldwide caution alert prompted by the conflict between Israel and Iran, saying there is "potential for demonstrations against U.S. citizens and interests abroad."

“The conflict between Israel and Iran has resulted in disruptions to travel and periodic closure of airspace across the Middle East.  There is the potential for demonstrations against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. The Department of State advises U.S. citizens worldwide to exercise increased caution,” the alert reads.

President Donald Trump addresses the nation, alongside Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth from the White House in Washington, June 21, 2025.
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Earlier this month, the State Department issued a regional alert related to the conflict, advising Americans in North Africa and the Middle East to exercise increased caution.

In October 2023, the U.S. issued a similar worldwide caution alert stemming from the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel and ensuing military campaign in Gaza.

-ABC News' Shannon Kingston

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