Key Points

Trump claims Iran's nuclear sites are permanently destroyed after US airstrikes. He pressured Israel to stand down despite Iran's missile attacks on US bases. A fragile ceasefire was brokered after 12 days of escalating strikes. The conflict began with Israel's Operation Rising Lion targeting Iranian facilities.

Key Points: Trump Warns Israel After Iran Nuclear Sites Destroyed in US Strikes

  • US destroyed Iran's Fordow, Natanz & Esfahan sites in Operation Midnight Hammer
  • Trump pressures Israel to avoid escalation after symbolic strike
  • Iran retaliated with missile attacks on US bases in Qatar
  • Ceasefire reached after 12-day conflict
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Iran will never rebuild nuclear facilities, sites are under rock, says Trump as he warns Israel not to drop those bombs

Trump declares Iran's nuclear facilities "under rock" after US airstrikes, urges Israel to honor ceasefire despite Tehran's missile attacks.

"IRAN WILL NEVER REBUILD THEIR NUCLEAR FACILITIES! – Donald Trump"

Washington, June 24

US President Donald Trump has stated that Iran will "never be able to rebuild" its nuclear facilities following recent American airstrikes carried out under "Operation Midnight Hammer" over the weekend while claiming that the sites were now "under rock", referring to Iran's nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan.

Taking to his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump wrote, "IRAN WILL NEVER REBUILD THEIR NUCLEAR FACILITIES!"

https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/114738128058193093

Speaking to reporters later, he reiterated, "Iran will never be able to rebuild its nuclear facilities. From there? Absolutely not. That place is under rock. That place is demolished. The B2 pilots did their job better than anybody could have imagined..."

In earlier Truth Social posts, Trump urged Israel to end the conflict and honour the ceasefire agreement, adding that Israeli jets would turn around while being airborne, doing a "friendly plane wave" to Iran.

"ISRAEL is not going to attack Iran. All planes will turn around and head home, while doing a friendly 'Plane Wave' to Iran. Nobody will be hurt, the Ceasefire is in effect! Thank you for your attention to this matter! DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. ISRAEL," he posted.

However, Trump warned Israel not to violate the ceasefire. "DO NOT DROP THOSE BOMBS. IF YOU DO IT IS A MAJOR VIOLATION. BRING YOUR PILOTS HOME, NOW! DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES," the 47th US President, wrote

Earlier in the day, the Israeli Air Force (IAF) carried out a limited strike on an Iranian radar site north of Tehran. This came shortly after Iran fired two ballistic missiles at Israel, despite the ceasefire announcement earlier that day, The Times of Israel reported.

According to the report, Israel scaled down its response after a phone call between Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu. The Times of Israel report added that Trump and Netanyahu agreed that Israel would conduct a single "symbolic" retaliatory strike to register a response without escalating the conflict. Following this agreement, most Israeli fighter jets turned back, and only the radar site was hit. The full scope of Israel's original military plan remains unclear.

On Monday, Iran launched multiple missiles at US military bases in Qatar, including the Al Udeid Air Base, the largest American military installation in the region. The Iranian attack was in response to US strikes on its nuclear facilities under "Operation Midnight Hammer."

On Tuesday, Israel officially accepted Trump's ceasefire proposal, stating that it had achieved its operational goals and warning of consequences if the truce was violated.

In a statement, the Israeli Prime Minister's Office said,"In light of having achieved the objectives of the operation, and in full coordination with President Trump, Israel agrees to the President's proposal for a bilateral ceasefire. Israel will respond forcefully to any violation of the ceasefire."

Trump had earlier announced that both Israel and Iran had agreed to a "complete and total ceasefire" aimed at ending a conflict that had escalated over the past 12 days.

In another Truth Social post, he stated, "Iran will start the ceasefire and, upon the 12th Hour, Israel will start the ceasefire and, upon the 24th Hour, an official end to the 12-Day War."

The conflict began on June 13 when Israel launched a large-scale airstrike targeting Iranian military and nuclear facilities under "Operation Rising Lion". Iran responded by launching "Operation True Promise 3", a campaign involving missile and drone attacks against Israel's infrastructure.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Trump's strong stance is good for global security, but India must stay vigilant. Our neighborhood has enough tensions already without adding Middle East conflicts. Hope our government maintains balanced relations with all sides while protecting national interests. 🙏
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Priya M.
This shows why India needs to be self-reliant in defense. We can't depend on other countries to protect our interests. The way Trump is handling Israel-Iran shows how quickly alliances can change. Atmanirbhar Bharat is the only way!
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Amit S.
The "friendly plane wave" comment shows how unpredictable Trump can be. As an Indian, I'm concerned about oil prices if this conflict escalates. Our economy can't afford another price shock right now. Hope cooler heads prevail.
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Sunita R.
While nuclear non-proliferation is important, the US shouldn't act unilaterally. Where was this energy when Pakistan was developing nukes? Double standards in global politics hurt countries like India the most. #JustSaying
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Vikram J.
India should take notes - this is how you deal with security threats decisively. But we must also remember our civilizational values of peace. Tough balancing act for any leader. Kudos to PM Modi for maintaining our strategic autonomy in these turbulent times.
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Neha P.
The real concern is how this affects Indian workers in Gulf countries. Many families depend on remittances. Hope our external affairs ministry has contingency plans to protect our citizens abroad if situation worsens. 🤞
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