13.06.2025 07:50
Following Israel's midnight strike on Iran, U.S. President Trump made a statement. Trump said, "I knew about Israel's attack in advance. Iran cannot have a nuclear bomb. We hope to return to the negotiating table. We will see. If Iran retaliates, we will defend Israel."
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Severe explosion sounds were heard in Tehran, the capital of Iran. The Israeli army announced that they have launched a combined attack targeting "Iran's nuclear program."
BUILDINGS DAMAGED
In the footage released regarding the attacks, a building in the civilian residential area of the Mahallati neighborhood in northeastern Tehran was seen being targeted. The images showed that the multi-story building suffered heavy damage after the attack.
NUCLEAR FACILITY HIT
Iran's state television reported that Israel also struck the Natanz Nuclear Facility in Isfahan province during its attacks on Iran. The report from Iran's state television noted that smoke was rising in the area where the Natanz Nuclear Facility is located.
CHIEF OF STAFF AND COMMANDER OF THE REVOLUTIONARY GUARD KILLED
Iran's state television, which also reported that the Central Command of the Revolutionary Guards was hit, confirmed the death of the Commander of the Revolutionary Guards, Hossein Salami.
The Iranian news agency IRNA announced that Chief of Staff Mohammad Bagheri was alive and currently in the "war room."
However, the Fars News Agency announced that Chief of Staff Bagheri had been killed.
In the morning hours, Iran's State Television also confirmed that Chief of Staff Bagheri was killed in the Israeli attack.
TRUMP: WE WILL DEFEND ISRAEL
Following the statement from the US Department of State that "We are not involved in the attack" regarding Israel's assault on Iran, US President Donald Trump also made his first statement.
Trump, who said, "I knew about Israel's attack in advance," stated that nuclear talks with Iran should continue without interruption despite the attack.
Claiming that the US was not involved in the attack, Donald Trump said, "Iran cannot have a nuclear bomb. We hope to return to the negotiating table. We will see. There are a few people (who are dead) who will not return to leadership."
Stating that he is waiting for Tehran's response to Israel's attacks, Trump said, "We will defend Israel if necessary."
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