


Trump Announces Ceasefire Between Israel and Iran Following Missile Attacks
President Trump declared a 12-hour ceasefire between Israel and Iran after escalating tensions, including missile attacks on U.S. bases, aiming for regional peace.

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Overview
- President Trump announced a 12-hour ceasefire between Israel and Iran after a 12-day conflict marked by missile attacks and airstrikes.
- Iran retaliated with missile strikes on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, which were largely intercepted, causing no U.S. casualties.
- The ceasefire aims to de-escalate tensions following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, which Trump claims caused significant damage.
- Mixed reactions emerged from Congress regarding Trump's military actions, with calls for a vote on war powers and criticism from both parties.
- Despite Trump's announcement, Iran's Foreign Minister denied any agreement on the ceasefire, highlighting ongoing diplomatic uncertainties.
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Analysis
Left-leaning sources frame the ceasefire announcement as a significant yet contentious development, often highlighting the human toll of the conflict. They express skepticism about Trump's claims, suggesting a bias towards critiquing his leadership and the implications of U.S. involvement, while emphasizing the need for genuine de-escalation.
"Trump announced on his Truth Social platform that a deal had been struck, heralding a “complete and Total CEASEFIRE” between the warring nations that would lead to “an Official END to THE 12 DAY WAR.”"

"Trump has announced in a social media post that Iran and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire."

"Thanks to Donald Trump, it has become even harder to address."

"Although the operation achieved an impressive level of tactical success, with a swarm of warplanes penetrating Iran unchallenged following a long, undetected flight from Missouri, it will be far harder than the president has suggested to reliably evaluate the damage inflicted on Iran’s ability to manufacture a nuclear weapon."

"Trump's announcement described a staggered ceasefire in which each country would halt attacks for 12 hours."

"Greene acknowledged a “very big divide” among Republican voters, noting younger generations are more “skeptical.”"

"Trump said he hoped that the ceasefire would lead to an end of what he called the “12 Day War”."

"Trump congratulated both countries on “having the Stamina, Courage, and Intelligence to end, what should be called, ‘THE 12 DAY WAR.'”"

"Trump’s post comes after Iran launched missiles at a U.S. military base in Qatar earlier on Monday, in response to the U.S. bombing three key Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend."

"The sycophantic coverage began early in the morning on Fox & Friends, which opened with a bizarre montage recapping the weekend’s military operation that was set to a rousing piece of orchestral music straight out of a Michael Bay movie."

"Iran launched a barrage of ballistic missiles at a U.S. military base in Qatar, though also indicated a desire to de-escalate."

"The phased-in ceasefire means the war could end as soon as Wednesday."

"This is the breakdown."

"Trump’s announcement on Monday came shortly after an Iranian missile attack on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, which houses US troops."

"The political risks are pretty clear, that we really don't know a lot about what the next steps are going to be."

"The U.S. military has not acknowledged the change, which came after ships off the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet base in Bahrain also had dispersed."

"The message Leavitt expressed on Trump’s behalf is an important one, since Trump promised as a candidate to get the US out of wars."

"Democratic leaders are still deciding how to react."

"The situation in the country was “completely stable” and that all authorities are working in coordination to ensure the safety of the public."

"The fate of the Islamic Republic is not necessarily dependent on the fate of its ruling Ayatollah."

"Democrats have a point, but these arguments would be far more potent if Democratic presidents hadn’t repeatedly acted the same way."

"Iran fired missiles at the US’s Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, saying it was retaliation for recent American strikes on its nuclear facilities."

"Each expression of Iran’s anger has confirmed its slow erosion of power."

"Trump said that Iran might be able to “now proceed to Peace and Harmony.”"

"Numerous countries have strongly condemned the attack."

"The Iranian attack on Al Udeid Air Base is seen as a flagrant violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and international law, escalating tensions in the region."

"The missile barrages set the whole region on edge."

"Johnson expressed his belief that this is not the appropriate time for a War Powers resolution, emphasizing that the situation is being politicized."

"Trump has opened up a Pandora's box that could lead to a much greater conflict in the Middle East."

"The closure came several hours after the US and UK embassies urged their citizens in Qatar to shelter in place out of what it said was “an abundance of caution”."

"The Israeli attack last week, which was against international law and regulations, helped to disrupt the talks and to begin a terrible war."

"America’s military officers behaved with professionalism—out in the field, in the skies, and in the Pentagon. Their political superiors, including the commander in chief and the secretary of defense, did not."

"The US has bombed nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Isfahan and Natanz."

"The reactions came just hours before Iran launched missiles at the US base in Qatar on Monday in response to Sunday’s strikes."

"Iran retaliated against the U.S. on Monday, launching missiles at a U.S. base in Qatar, according to a U.S. defense official and a statement from the Qatar foreign ministry."

"Iran launched an attack on a U.S. military base in Qatar on Monday in response to the American bombing of its nuclear sites on Saturday."

"It’s unclear when we will because it’s hard to do verification in a war zone."

"The Pentagon did not offer an update on Monday."

"The attacks come two days after Trump launched preemptive strikes on nuclear sites in Iran, which has been trading attacks with Israel since June 13."

"Iran launched missile attacks Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites and escalating tensions in the volatile region."

"The retaliation came a day after the U.S. launched a surprise attack Sunday morning on three of Iran’s nuclear sites."

"The Middle East cannot be remade through bombs and genocidal wars."

"Iran has said it launched an attack on United States forces at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, after Tehran said it would retaliate against the US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, with the Qatari authorities saying missiles were successfully intercepted."

"The real Iranian threat is that it has an independent foreign policy."

"Mamdani pulled no punches when Trump attacked, declaring that today’s unconstitutional military action represents a dark, new chapter in his endless betrayals that now threaten to plunge the world deeper into chaos."

"Trump’s early declarations of success on Truth Social set the tone, though—and appear to have inspired others."

"European capitals have watched the Israeli and US offensive from the sidelines."

"So far, no increase in radiation levels has been detected outside the targeted sites."

"Trump faces a vote in Congress as soon as this week on a war powers resolution from Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., that would “direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.”"

"The escalating conflict in Iran risks collapsing the global nuclear nonproliferation regime and if diplomacy is not pursued, violence and destruction could reach unimaginable levels."

"The shock of our new normal still lingers, but this was always coming."

"Iran may want to carefully calibrate its response to the U.S. strikes, but calibration in volatile conflicts isn’t always possible."

"That's the war Trump seems to really want."

"The Israeli military confirmed it struck roads around Iran’s Fordo enrichment facility to obstruct access to the site."

"the operation was “spectacularly successful”."

"The military path recently embarked on by Washington leads to a labyrinth of endless war."

"Amid the intensifying conflict, air traffic in the region has thinned dramatically, including over Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan, affecting areas well beyond the Palestinian territory, Iran, and Israel."

"For now, however, neither Trump nor anyone else seems to know for sure — which matters for all sorts of reasons, not the least of which is the unnerving fact that the public cannot count on the American president for accurate and trustworthy information, even on profound matters related to national security."

"The latest surge in inflammatory rhetoric from American and Israeli officials goes beyond Iran’s alleged nuclear ambitions and missile capabilities."

"Assessing the extent of the damage has been complicated by the fact that the US, Israel and the IAEA only have access to surface satellite imagery of the sites and reporting from Iran’s nuclear agency on any contamination."

"Trump also highlighted the possibility of regime change in Tehran if the country’s leaders were unable to “make Iran great again”, going further than remarks by his senior officials."

"The US president claimed that Iran’s nuclear enrichment sites had been “totally obliterated” by the strikes over the weekend, but even if that was the case, experts reject the idea that a knowledge-based nuclear programme can be destroyed through military means."

"Parts of Tehran were covered in clouds of smoke following massive Israeli air attacks across the city on Monday."

"The US strikes on Iran provoked conflicting reactions from isolationist Republicans who support Donald Trump’s 'Make America great again' (Maga) movement."

"Iran continues to promise retaliation for United States strikes on critical nuclear facilities, as it launched a new wave of missiles and drones against Israel."

"a diplomatic end to the conflict and a nuclear disarmament agreement feel less possible than ever."

"The Trump who deploys troops to the streets of Los Angeles and drops bombs on Iran is altogether more dangerous."

"Many other messages of support emphasized the idea of Washington’s incursion into the Middle East war as an act of peace, even though Tehran has announced it will respond to the attack."

"The administration is relying on the president’s authority under Article II of the Constitution, two senior administration officials told CNN, which says he has power to direct US military forces in engagements necessary to advance American national interests abroad."

"Trump made a phenomenal gamble on Saturday, a gamble in which his own presidency is at stake."

"The world is waiting with bated breath for Iran’s next move after U.S. President Donald Trump authorized strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, despite warnings against such a move from some U.S. lawmakers and foreign leaders."

"The President authorized a precision operation to neutralize the threats to our national interests posed by the Iranian nuclear program and the collective self-defense of our troops and our ally Israel."

"United States-Iran tensions have surged to the highest point in decades after President Donald Trump on Sunday ordered direct strikes that he said “obliterated” key nuclear facilities across the Middle Eastern country."

"But even if Trump’s characterization turns out to be accurate, the destruction of Iran’s nuclear facilities may not mean the end of the Iranian nuclear threat."

"The reality of whether Trump truly destroyed Iran’s nuclear ambitions and the consequences of his aggression are far more ambiguous than his bullish claims of victory would suggest."

"U.S. officials say the plan was characterized by a “precision strike” that “devastated the Iranian nuclear program,” even as they acknowledged an assessment was ongoing."

"Trump’s approach to Iran is fraught with uncertainty and potential consequences."

"The world was meanwhile braced for Iran’s response after to the US attacks, which saw it joining Israel in the biggest western military action against the Islamic Republic since its 1979 revolution."

"The trouble for Americans (particularly U.S. troops stationed within reach of Iranian arms) is that it may be a good while before any of us can feel safe from the consequences of Trump’s decision to become a junior partner of Israel in this war."

"This was the largest B-2 operational strike in U.S. history, and the second longest B-2 mission ever flown, exceeded only by those in the days following 9/11."

"Ultimately, Trump’s decision to bomb Iran had little to do with any sudden change in intelligence assessments."

"Satellite imagery can inherently only tell you so much about a structure that is situated so far below the surface of the earth."

"The damage to the facility appears to be restricted to aboveground structures, according to Jeffrey Lewis, a weapons expert and professor at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies who has closely reviewed commercial satellite imagery of the strike sites."

"The coordinated messaging by President Donald Trump’s vice president, Pentagon chief, top military adviser and secretary of state suggested a confidence that any fallout would be manageable and that Iran’s lack of military capabilities would ultimately force it back to the bargaining table."

"The nature of the Trump administration gives me little hope that they’ve properly gamed this out."

"The decision to launch direct strikes against Iranian nuclear sites has sparked a wave of anger in the country, with people on the streets of Tehran telling CNN they expect their country to strike back."

"Now, with tensions seemingly at an all-time high, a National Terrorism Advisory published by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Sunday has added to the mounting concern."

"The decision to attack was a risky one for Trump, who won the White House partly on the promise of keeping America out of costly foreign conflicts."

"And the people of the Middle East will pay the highest price for yet another reckless war built on a lie."

"The US has bombed Iran – and Iran says it reserves all options to respond."

"The decision to directly involve the U.S. comes after more than a week of strikes by Israel on Iran that have moved to systematically eradicate the country’s air defenses and offensive missile capabilities, while damaging its nuclear enrichment facilities."

"Equally, however, much could go wrong."

"Trump's justification for the bombing of Iran has faced pushback from Republican lawmakers, indicating a divide within the party regarding military action."

"Democratic members of Congress—and a few Republicans—quickly decried Trump’s decision, saying he flouted the obligation, imposed by the 1973 War Powers Act, to notify Congress before undertaking such an action."

"The careful orchestration and prepositioning, some of it predating the Israeli surprise attack on Iran on 13 June, raises questions over how early Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu decided to join forces to go to war against Iran, and over how much of the US president’s professed interest in a diplomatic solution, and apparent effort to discourage an Israeli attack, was all part of the charade."

"The article discusses the contrasting views of Tulsi Gabbard regarding Iran's nuclear capabilities."

"Residents appeared calm in the aftermath of Sunday’s strike, but Goren said the nightly barrages, the frantic running to shelters and the close confines inside them are taking a toll."

"The scale of the success is so great that Bushinsky argued it made Netanyahu’s one of the country’s top two or three leaders since the country’s founding in 1948."

"The coordinated messaging by his vice president, Pentagon chief, top military adviser and secretary of state suggested a confidence that any fallout from the attack would be manageable and that Iran’s lack of military capabilities would ultimately force it back to the bargaining table."

"The US military struck the Fordow, Isfahan and Natanz nuclear sites in Iran overnight, causing severe damage and destruction."

"The news was met with panic in Iran."

"The United States has struck Iranian soil, hitting three of the country’s nuclear facilities."

"The hitch, for both the U.S. and Israel, is that bringing the attack to Iran, as a country, risks stirring the nationalist response of a nation that goes back 2,500 years."

"The US has delivered a resounding blow to the architecture of global affairs."

"It’s too early to tell how the American public — and particularly those within Trump’s MAGA movement — will react to the United States’ bombing of Iran."

"The U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres said he was “gravely alarmed” by the use of force by the United States."

"Across the federal government, senior officials and policymakers aren’t pretending that Trump’s claims of an imminent nuclear threat are built on anything but vibes, whether intentionally manufactured or not."

"The Pentagon's briefing emphasized that the U.S. strikes were intentionally limited and not aimed at regime change, reflecting a cautious approach to military engagement in the region."

"The US assessment that helped prompt this attack reportedly indicated that the entirety of the Israeli assault had pushed Iran’s program back roughly six months, which is pretty paltry in terms of any great change in the strategic outlook."

"The comments on Sunday followed Washington, DC joining Israel’s strikes on its arch-foe, which have been met by daily retaliatory strikes from Iran and are now in their 10th day."

"US President Donald Trump’s decision to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities puts the Middle East in a volatile position, with all eyes now on Tehran’s next move."

"The lack of good faith was from Trump, or from the Iranians, too?"

"The US struck Iran’s Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear sites, escalating tensions with Iran."

"The world is a better place for this action and I, for one, applaud him for it."

"The U.S. strikes came after a week of open conflict between Israel and Iran, sparked by Israel’s sudden barrage of attacks against Iran’s nuclear and military structure."

"The surprise overnight US attack on Iran inflicted major damage and destruction on three of its key nuclear sites, senior Pentagon officials said, as the US defence secretary denied that the Trump administration was pursuing a policy of regime change in the Middle East."

"Trump's decision to align himself with Netanyahu in bringing the US into the war with Iran has split his 'Make America Great Again' (MAGA) support base."

"The decision to go ahead with strikes thrusts the United States directly into the Middle East conflict, raising worries about Iranian reprisals and questions about Trump’s endgame."

"Vance confidently asserts that this time will be different, because past presidents were 'dumb.'"

"In other words, on a strategic level, the attack—which had been prepared for weeks, in case the president gave the Go signal—amounts to a huge gamble."

"Ultimately, the question is whether the US-Israeli attacks are seen as sufficient for Iran to capitulate, or whether they instead encourage the regime to accelerate its efforts to produce a viable nuclear weapon."

"Iran says the United States will be “solely and fully responsible for the dangerous consequences” of its attacks on Iranian nuclear sites, adding that US President Donald Trump has “betrayed” American voters by submitting to Israel’s wishes."

"The world is reacting after President Donald Trump authorized U.S. strikes on three key Iranian nuclear sites, joining Israel in its conflict with Iran."

"Iranian authorities say those who favour US and Israeli strikes are committing ‘treason’ and will face consequences."

"The trend of denying the public democratic channels to oppose war isn’t merely anathema to a self-governing republic; it is dangerous."

"The apparent lack of forewarning to lawmakers on intelligence committees is striking."

"Hegseth paid no mind to the shaky ground he was standing on, trumpeting the bombing campaign as an unqualified success."

"The impact of the strikes on Iran’s overall nuclear programme is yet unknown."

"The operation President Trump planned was bold and it was brilliant."

"The region has been on edge for the past two years as Israel seeks to annihilate the Hamas militant group, an Iranian ally, in the Gaza Strip, where war still rages after Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on southern Israel."

"US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth says US strikes have ‘devastated the Iranian nuclear programme’ while avoiding Iran’s troops and civilians."

"Many criticised the US military intervention as a betrayal of Trump’s ‘America First’ platform that got him re-elected."

"Araghchi warned of “everlasting,” “dangerous,” and “far-reaching” consequences for what the Iranian Foreign Ministry called an “egregious act of aggression and heinous crime.”"

"The US’ questionable track record and the hubristic atmosphere around Trump’s overwhelming use of force should amplify alarm in the region over the unknowns to come."

"Trump’s shifting views on attacking Iran reflect a complex and evolving stance on military intervention."

"Trump did the right thing, but he did that right thing in the wrongest possible way: without Congress, without competent leadership in place to defend the United States against terrorism, and while waging a culture war at home against half the nation."

"The current dangerous escalation in the region may lead to catastrophic consequences at both the regional and international levels."

"Peace seems more elusive than ever – and Netanyahu is celebrating."

"Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has condemned the US military attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities, calling it an ‘outrageous, grave and unprecedented violation’ of international law."

"The president who came to power promising not to get involved in foreign wars has, in just five months, launched an attack whose consequences — beyond Trump’s statements — remain unknown."

"The operation has been misguided from the outset."

"The attacks on Iran are simply a war of convenience for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is killing all sorts of birds with one stone in his campaign against Iranian nuclear facilities."

"Trump’s decision is of highly dubious legality."

"The president ignored the Constitution by unilaterally engaging our military without Congressional authorization."

"The latest exchange of missiles between the Middle Eastern enemies followed the US bombing of Iran’s nuclear sites at Natanz, Isfahan and Fordow, with President Donald Trump saying the attacks had “obliterated” the three facilities."

"What does Trump want? He wants attention so badly he’ll do insane things to get it."

"The article discusses various perspectives on the US strikes and their implications for the relationship between Israel and Iran."

"The US decision to intervene militarily to aid the Israeli attacks on Iran has prompted fears of a serious escalation across the Middle East and brought back memories of the devastation in Iraq following the 2003 US invasion."

"Starmer said: “Iran’s nuclear programme is a grave threat to international security."

"What a difference a week makes."

"Iran has carried out a barrage of missile attacks against Israel, hours after the United States attacked key Iranian nuclear sites."

"Iran has fired its first retaliatory missile strikes against Israel after an unprecedented US attack on three Iranian nuclear sites, including the Fordow facility."

"Netanyahu has praised US President Donald Trump’s decision to bomb three nuclear sites in Iran as ‘bold, righteous and historic.’"

"Iran’s options to strike back are limited and fraught with risk."

"The Albanese government’s response to the US attacks on Iran has been criticized as ‘weak’ by experts and political opponents, who argue it fails to uphold international law and the rules-based order."

"The events this morning [Sunday] are outrageous and will have everlasting consequences."

"American politicians reacted to the news of the US bombing of nuclear targets in Iran with a mix of cheering support and instant condemnation, reflecting deep divisions in the country."

"Trump’s foreign policy is—or was, until yesterday—proof that this strategy is effective."

"Trump has set the United States on a new road with an uncertain end."

"The suggestion of a two-week reprieve Trump announced on Thursday came as the U.S. government prepared for a range of scenarios, flying U.S. citizens out of Israel, moving personnel out of American embassies in the Middle East, and dispersing ships and aircraft from bases in the region to prevent damage in any Iranian attack."

"Tonight, I can report to the world that the strikes were a spectacular military success."

"By ordering these strikes, Trump acted without congressional approval and in contradiction to his campaign promise to avoid the kind of disasters experienced in Iraq, Libya, and Afghanistan."

"Trump’s decision on Saturday to join Israel’s military campaign against Iran represents a major escalation of the conflict."

"The president’s airstrikes on Saturday night will now supercharge an already-tense debate in Congress over the limits of his war powers, with both the House and Senate expected to take votes in the coming days."

"Trump’s remarks were most notable in warning of more attacks if Iran did not start negotiations to end the conflict with Israel and accede to his demands to stop enriching uranium."

"This may have emboldened a president who has backed off of actions like this in the past, convincing him that striking Iran’s nuclear program now would be effective and that the blowback would be manageable."

"The American strikes were really a gamble: They were undertaken by a White House national-security team staffed by unqualified appointees."

"Trump's remarks suggest a willingness to escalate military action against Iran, indicating a tense and potentially dangerous situation."

"Today, the Israel-Iran war is the latest test for a party struggling to repair its coalition before next year’s midterm elections and the quick-to-follow kickoff to the 2028 presidential race."

"Trump has sacrificed significant diplomatic leverage for narrow military gains of uncertain duration, and in doing so, has put the United States at risk of another costly Middle East war that will further diminish U.S. global influence and American prosperity."

"The decision to directly involve the US comes after more than a week of strikes by Israel on Iran that have moved to systematically eradicate the country’s air defences and offensive missile capabilities, while damaging its nuclear enrichment facilities."

"U.S. forces have attacked three Iranian nuclear and military sites, further upping the stakes in the Israel-Iran war."

"There will be either peace or there will be tragedy for Iran, far greater than we have witnessed over the last eight days."

"The International Atomic Energy Agency said Sunday that there has been “no increase in off-site radiation levels” after U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites."

"The decision to directly involve the US comes after more than a week of strikes by Israel on Iran that have moved to systematically eradicate the country’s air defences and offensive missile capabilities, while damaging its nuclear enrichment facilities."

"The move sparked condemnation from Democratic California congressman Ro Khanna, a progressive in the party who has been critical of any US military action against Iran."

"The US attacks could set a precedent for how other countries could use the self-defence argument as cover for pre-emptive attacks."

"The quick endorsements of stepped up U.S. involvement in Iran came after Trump had publicly mulled the strikes for days and many congressional Republicans had cautiously said they thought he would make the right decision."

"Trump’s decision, despite repeatedly criticizing U.S. support for Ukraine during his campaign, now risks endangering American troops deployed across the Middle East."

"If Congress is to have any role in war powers, members of both parties should insist that the president consult fully with Congress before any use of military force against Iran."

"The lead-up to the strike announced Saturday exposed fissures within Trump’s “Make American Great Again” base as some of that movement’s most vocal leaders, with large followings of their own, expressed deep concern about the prospect of U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran war."

"The US has struck three key nuclear sites in Iran, President Donald Trump said on Truth Social Saturday evening as the Iran-Israel conflict enters a second week."

"Donald Trump has taken us right into the center of a major war with a major regional power, albeit one that is for the moment on its knees militarily."

"The U.S. has bombed three nuclear sites in Iran, President Donald Trump announced on Saturday night, more than a week after Israel unleashed widespread airstrikes against the country."

"The operation marks the most direct American military intervention inside Iran in decades and has reignited fears of a rapidly widening conflict that could draw in proxy forces, endanger U.S. troops, and disrupt global energy markets."

"Tonight, I can report to the world that the strikes were a spectacular military success."

"Trump announced that U.S. forces struck three sites — including Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan — using those stealth B‑2 bombers armed with “bunker-buster” munitions, calling the operation “very successful.”"

"The decision to directly involve the U.S. in the war comes after more than a week of strikes by Israel on Iran that aimed to systematically eradicate the country’s air defenses and offensive missile capabilities, while damaging its nuclear enrichment facilities."

"The U.S. strike, which was conducted without congressional authorization, comes just over a week after Israel launched dozens of strikes against targets in Iran, with Tehran responding in turn."

"What makes this moment even more worrisome is that Trump never laid down any consistent theory of when and how the United States will engage militarily other than the America First pablum of eliminating dependency, aka humanitarian aid, and withdrawing from foreign wars."

"The Trump administration is managing internal dissent over deliberations on whether to launch a strike against Iran, breaking what many supporters saw as a campaign pledge not to involve the US in new conflicts in the Middle East."

Center-leaning sources frame the ceasefire announcement as a significant yet uncertain development, highlighting Trump's optimistic rhetoric while contrasting it with Iran's ambiguous stance. The coverage reflects skepticism about the durability of the ceasefire, revealing a bias towards questioning the effectiveness of Trump's diplomacy amid ongoing violence and casualties.
"The wide-ranging, disjointed responses from Democrats underscored the fluidity and volatility of a Middle East conflict that has raged since Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023."

"Under the ceasefire announced by Mr. Trump, Iran would stop striking Israel in six hours, and Israel is expected to stop striking Iran 12 hours after that."

"The agreement described by Trump involves two 12-hour ceasefire periods, starting with Iran at about 12 a.m. EDT."

"Despite word of the ceasefire, activists emphasized the need for continued pressure and skepticism towards the announcement."

"It’s a great day for America. It’s a great day for the Middle East."

"Mr. Trump did not indicate any further strikes were planned and expressed hope for peace and harmony between Iran and Israel."

"Trump said he expects the ceasefire that he announced between Israel and Iran will end all military hostilities between the two countries."

"The Trump administration has not presented Congress with any evidence that Iran posed an imminent threat requiring immediate military action."

"The ideological battle lines became extra confused once conservative influencers began suggesting that some personalities were on the take."

"The threat of disruptive cyber attacks has increased, but it’s important to recognize that Iran has had “mixed results” with disruptive cyber attacks."

"In a kakistocracy, the White House can’t resist telegraphing its moves even when it’s engaged in a feint."

"The phased-in ceasefire means the war could end as soon as Wednesday."

"Ultimately, Trump’s supporters in the last election defaulted to trusting the president to do what was best for the country, with many pointing to the fact that he has access to national security intelligence that most Americans are not privy to."

"Trump's response was more subdued than his pointed warnings to Iran on Saturday night not to hit back after U.S. strikes against the country's nuclear facilities."

"The article critiques the pattern of anti-war rhetoric followed by aggressive military actions, questioning the justification for such interventions."

"The resolution requires the president to notify Congress within 48 hours of deploying U.S. forces into hostilities and to end the deployment within 60 days unless Congress authorizes or extends it."

"The satellite images point to damage to Fordo in the form of several large diameter holes or craters across the site."

"The true extent of damage to the three sites -- including their nuclear infrastructure and what remains -- cannot be ascertained until inspectors from the IAEA or members of the international community are allowed to access them."

"Trump expressed hope that Tehran had 'gotten it all out of their system' and that the moment would lead to a de-escalation in the Israel-Iran war."

"The most important issue is what can be done today."

"That suggests the fighting between America and Iran could be over—for now."

"Trump downplayed the significance of Iran’s response and did not retaliate."

"If the damage is indeed limited, and no additional Iranian attacks are forthcoming, Trump seems inclined to hold his fire in the hopes that the Iranians will be willing to negotiate in earnest."

"Such disruptions have snarled travel, particularly as central hubs in the Middle East often connect flights worldwide."

"As the conflict between Iran and Israel persists, some Iranians abroad are expressing renewed hope for regime change, while others worry about the consequences of foreign intervention."

"Fortunately, America is not in Israel's bind yet."

"The Constitution gives Congress many war-related authorities, most notably the power '[t]o declare War,' 'raise and support Armies,' and 'provide and maintain a Navy.'"

"Now Netanyahu's basking in the moment after the U.S. joined in on the war against Iran."

"The missiles were intercepted, and no casualties were reported, U.S. and Qatari officials said."

"There have been no reports so far of casualties."

"The situation is dynamic, and the countries that are considered risky could change."

"Iran retains a large number of short-range ballistic missiles it could use to strike U.S. bases in the Middle East."

"Bases in the Middle East have been on heightened alert and taking additional security precautions in anticipation of potential strikes from Iran, while the Pentagon has shifted military aircraft and warships into and around the region during the conflict."

"But it's foolish to insist that when Trump does it, that makes it okay."

"The overthrow of Saddam plunged Iraq into chaos, with Sunni insurgents and Shiite militias battling each other and U.S. forces."

"Iran launched an attack on the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on Monday, two days after the U.S. struck three nuclear sites in Iran."

"Iran made a grave mistake by retaliating against the American base and American interests, as the proportions between the Iranian capabilities and the Americans are bringing Iran to a very low point."

"It seems as though we were in a situation where the attacks were very much telegraphed in advance."

"The chaos allows bad actors to grow, or creates new factions with a reason to resent America."

"Trump deemed the strikes a "spectacular military success," but no independent assessment of the damage to the nuclear sites has been conducted as of June 23."

"And thus begins, perhaps, another U.S. “forever war” in the Middle East."

"The most recent comments contrast with the countries’ strong condemnations of Israel’s attacks on Iran over the past 10 days."

"The operation was by most accounts a smoothly executed one in which no American was killed or injured and the known targets were all hit."

"Iran launched missile attacks Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites and escalating tensions in the volatile region."

"The attack on Al Udeid Air Base by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps is considered a flagrant violation of Qatar's sovereignty and international law."

"The Illinois congressional delegation appeared largely split along party lines in their reactions to the strikes."

"But with diplomacy stalling and the bombs falling, they've not been able to keep track of the country's highly enriched uranium stockpile, making sure that it's not diverted to make bombs."

"As the Israel-Iran conflict continues − now with the U.S. involved − here is a look at Iran's allies."

"European nations worked Monday to keep diplomatic efforts to curb the Israel-Iran war alive as the two countries traded strikes following the United States’ weekend attack on Iran’s nuclear program."

"If you elect liars, you're going to get lied to."

"Having started a war with Iran, the Trump administration is now trying to have its yellowcake and bomb it too."

"Despite claims of success, the extent of the damage to Iran's nuclear facilities and the whereabouts of enriched uranium remain uncertain."

"Trump's post caused a flurry of speculation, but one of his former officials questioned how seriously it should be taken."

"Following the U.S. military strike on Iran, Trump publicly praised what he called "great unity" within the Republican Party and shifted his focus to the administration's next legislative priority."

"The attacks came after U.S. B2 bombers attacked three of Iran's nuclear sites over the weekend – the first direct U.S. military action against Iran after a week of Israeli attacks."

"Israel launched a wave of airstrikes across Tehran early Monday, hitting what it called "regime targets and government repression bodies" in the heart of the Iranian capital, including Evin Prison, notorious for jailing political opponents."

"The United States' decision to intervene came a little over a week after Israel launched a series of strikes on Iran."

"Public opinion showed Americans overwhelmingly opposed to attacking the country."

"The US is on high alert right now."

"The Islamic Republic now finds itself in an impossible situation: Succumbing to U.S. demands would project weakness to its people, but continuing to fight a losing battle risks further undermining regime stability."

"The strikes followed several waves of Iranian missile launches toward Israel."

"Democrats are seizing on Donald Trump’s surprise attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities to make the case that the world is becoming more dangerous on his watch, not less, and that he is reneging on a promise to avoid foreign military interventions."

"The full impact of the attack is not yet known."

"The U.S. military launched a series of coordinated bombing attacks Saturday against three Iranian nuclear facilities in a major escalation of the ongoing Middle East conflict."

"Israel is now striking Iranian government targets in Tehran, including the notorious Evin Prison in the Iranian capital."

"The U.S. strike against Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan was the right call, at the right time, and the most likely to lead to an end to the conflict."

"Pakistan condemned U.S. President Donald Trump for bombing Iran, less than 24 hours after saying he deserved a Nobel Peace Prize for defusing a recent crisis with India."

"Pakistan condemned U.S. President Donald Trump for bombing Iran, less than 24 hours after saying he deserved a Nobel Peace Prize for defusing a recent crisis with India."

"Instead, we should be focusing on three knowable questions that can be answered—objectively—right now."

"The reckless move by the U.S. has severely destabilized what passes for today’s global order and raises the specter of another global war with the strong possibility of a nuclear exchange."

"The implications of Trump’s decisions are wide-ranging, leading to potential political costs at home and reputational costs for the United States around the world."

"Heightened tensions following the United States' June 21 attack on Iranian nuclear facilities has brought the specter of a military draft to the forefront of the minds of many."

"The mission, dubbed "Operation Midnight Hammer," was the "largest B-2 operational strike in U.S. history," Caine said."

"Trump's post signaling an openness to new leadership in Tehran followed his vice president and secretary of State appearing on the Sunday morning talk shows arguing the U.S. focus was not at launching a war with Iran."

"Trump risks saddling his Republican Party with political ownership of the military action against Iran, which may or may not prove popular with Americans."

"The unfolding situation is not entirely under Washington’s control, as Tehran has a series of levers to respond to the aerial bombings that could intensify the conflict in the Middle East with possible global repercussions."

"U.S. officials suggested Iran ought to embrace a diplomatic off-ramp rather than choosing to retaliate."

"Dubbed Operation Midnight Hammer, the mission carried out a “precision strike” that “devastated the Iranian nuclear program,” U.S. officials said, even as they acknowledged an assessment was ongoing."

"Trump ripped into the lawmaker shortly afterward saying he was “not MAGA, even though he likes to say he is.”"

"This was the largest B-2 operational strike in U.S. history, and the second longest B-2 mission ever flown, exceeded only by those in the days following 9/11."

"The Trump administration is defending a precision strike on Iranian nuclear sites Saturday that was carried out without Congressional approval or notifying top Democratic lawmakers ahead of time."

"Protests against the U.S. military involvement in Iran, including some in New York and outside the White House June 22, are expected to continue throughout the week in communities across the country."

"Dubbed Operation Midnight Hammer, U.S. officials say the plan was characterized by a “precision strike” that “devastated the Iranian nuclear program,” even as they acknowledged an assessment was ongoing."

"Tensions remain among conservatives as some express concern about the potential for escalation following Trump's Iran strike, despite a show of unity within the Republican Party."

"Vance asserted on NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” was not at war with Iran, but rather with Iran’s nuclear weapons program."

"It was not entirely clear what evidence or intelligence Trump was relying on when he told the world that Iran's nuclear enrichment capacity had been destroyed."

"We must now prepare for the counteraction—our own."

"The State Department has doubled the number of emergency evacuation flights it is providing for American citizens wishing to leave Israel, ordered the departure of nonessential staff from the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon and is stepping up travel warnings around the Middle East amid concerns Iran will retaliate against U.S. interests in the region."

"What's indisputable is that one pull factor for the U.S. is Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's long, complicated relationship with recent American presidents."

"The air strikes also violate the War Powers Act."

"The Department of Homeland Security issued an advisory June 22 saying attacks from low-level cyber “hacktivists” are likely, and larger attacks could follow if Iranian leaders issue a religious ruling “calling for retaliatory violence against targets in the Homeland.”"

"The State Department has doubled the number of emergency evacuation flights it is providing for American citizens wishing to leave Israel, ordered the departure of nonessential staff from the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon and is stepping up travel warnings around the Middle East amid concerns Iran will retaliate against U.S. interests in the region."

"Initial battle damage assessments indicate that all three sites sustained extremely severe damage and destruction."

"The United States entered Israel's war against Iran after attacking nuclear facilities with stealth bombers, a guided missile submarine, and an array of support aircraft in a night operation on June 21."

"Operation Midnight Hammer was an incredible show of the U.S. military's strength and precision."

"The scope and scale of the operation would “take the breath away” of most observers, boasted Pete Hegseth, the defence secretary."

"Iranian authorities are reporting no signs of off-site radiation or contamination in the wake of U.S. attacks on three of the country's nuclear sites."

"Rep. Jim Himes cautioned against applauding the strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, emphasizing that history suggests military actions in the region rarely end with the best-case scenario."

"The three nuclear sites – Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan – sustained "extremely severe damage and destruction," according to initial assessments, Caine said."

"Iran's nuclear ambitions have been obliterated, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said during a Sunday morning press briefing at the Pentagon, following the attacks."

"What we're getting ourselves involved in is a very targeted effort to eliminate the Iranian nuclear program."

"The threats are serious and we take them seriously."

"Trump's attack on Iran was not just an assault on a suspected nuclear weapons program; it was yet another blow against the separation of powers and the fundamental structure of the American constitutional system."

"In total, U.S. forces employed approximately 75 precision-guided weapons during this operation."

"Residents appeared calm in the aftermath of Sunday’s strike, but Goren said the nightly barrages, the frantic running to shelters and the close confines inside them are taking a toll."

"The bulletin warns that "the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict could also motivate violent extremists and hate crime perpetrators seeking to attack targets.""

"Iran's top diplomat says the country reserves the right to defend itself after the U.S. military carried out a series of overnight attacks on several of Iran's nuclear facilities."

"The United States, the Middle East and world oil markets are bracing for Iran’s response after President Donald Trump launched punishing strikes on Iranian nuclear energy sites overnight, plunging the region into an unprecedented new phase of a decades-old conflict."

"By bombing Iran’s sites, Israel and the US haven’t just disrupted the IAEA’s accountancy of Iran’s nuclear stockpile, they’ve also degraded the tools that monitors will be able to use."

"The deepest fear: Just four years after the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan ended America's longest war, the United States is now enmeshed in another war in a volatile region, with perilous and uncertain consequences."

"The Pentagon chief urged Iran’s leaders to find an off-ramp to the conflict after President Donald Trump announced the strikes on a key underground uranium enrichment site at Fordo, along with nuclear facilities in Isfahan and Natanz."

"The U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the use of force, calling the U.S. strikes "a dangerous escalation in a region already on the edge.""

"Iran’s response undoubtedly will be hampered by lethal attacks on its military and proxy forces by Washington and Israel in recent years, beginning with the first Trump administration’s targeted killing of Soleimani."

"The Pentagon’s battle damage assessments are still early, but initial returns are that “all three sites sustained extremely severe damage and destruction,” Caine said of the nuclear infrastructure targeted."

"The mission could have wide-ranging ramifications, including jeopardizing any chance of Iran engaging in Trump’s desired talks on its nuclear program and dragging the U.S. into another Mideast war."

"The U.S. bombing of Iran has been described as having "devastated" the Iranian nuclear program, with initial assessments indicating extremely severe damage and destruction to all targeted sites."

"The U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres said he was “gravely alarmed” by the use of force by the United States."

"The United States attacked three sites in Iran early Sunday, inserting itself into Israel’s war aimed at destroying the Iranian nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken a longtime foe that prompted fears of a wider regional conflict as Tehran accused Washington of launching “a dangerous war.”"

"The mission, called “Operation Midnight Hammer,” involved decoys and deception, and met with no Iranian resistance."

"President Donald Trump’s decision to launch airstrikes against Iran nuclear facilities this weekend drew immediate condemnation from congressional Democrats but initial support from key Republicans who saw the move as necessary."

"The President’s disastrous decision to bomb Iran without authorization is a grave violation of the Constitution and Congressional War Powers."

"At this perilous hour, it is critical to avoid a spiral of chaos."

"The strikes did not target Iranian troops or the Iranian people, Hegseth said."

"The U.S. strike on Iran's nuclear sites has fueled fears that Israel's war with Tehran could escalate into a wider regional conflict, and other countries reacted Sunday with calls for diplomacy and words of caution."

"Israel must stay the course to achieve a lasting, secure and just peace."

"Many Americans were unnerved by the President’s action and understandably so, given the likelihood of an Iranian response, as we write yet unknown."

"Iran launched a wave of missiles at Israel on Sunday morning, wounding at least 21 people — four of them seriously, paramedics said — after the U.S. joined Israel's week-long attacks on the Islamic Republic's nuclear sites."

"The UK prime minister said stability in the region was a priority, describing Iran's nuclear programme as "a grave threat to international security.""

"Bombing Iran’s nuclear facilities was strategically the right move and a just action."

"The United States attacked three sites in Iran early Sunday, inserting itself into Israel’s war aimed at destroying the Iranian nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken a longtime foe that prompted fears of a wider regional conflict as Tehran accused Washington of launching “a dangerous war.”"

"The Pentagon will provide a briefing on the U.S. airstrikes on Iran Sunday morning, after President Trump took direct action for the first time in the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran."

"The U.S. airstrikes threaten to expand the scope of the conflict and constitute a serious violation of international law."

"The strikes announced by Mr. Trump Saturday evening further escalated the conflict between Iran and Israel that started June 13."

"Most of its options would likely induce a response that the regime wouldn’t survive."

"Tonight, I can report to the world that the strikes were a spectacular military success."

"The series of photos that the White House published on its X account Saturday gives the public a rare glimpse inside the Situation Room — again stirring the intrigue that occurs any time pictures from the highly secret complex are released."

"What's notable is just how dramatic and speedy the turn has been from dissent to full-throated support."

"The president described the strikes as a "spectacular military success" and warned of "far greater" attacks if Iran does not "make peace.""

"Trump's announcement Thursday about a possible delay in hitting Iran frustrated Israeli officials, who have been privately pushing their case for U.S. military involvement for months."

"The move marks an extraordinary escalation by the president after Israel began airstrikes across Iran on June 13."

"Trump is a small man forever trying to make himself look big."

"This campaign is a war of choice."

"The President’s disastrous decision to bomb Iran without authorization is a grave violation of the Constitution and Congressional War Powers."

"President Donald Trump called the bombing of three nuclear facilities in Iran a "spectacular military success"."

"Iran, the bully of the Middle East, must now make peace."

"Tonight, I can report to the world that the strikes were a spectacular military success."

"Our objective was the destruction of Iran's nuclear enrichment capacity, and a stop to the nuclear threat posed by the world's No. 1 state sponsor of terror."

"Trump declared that the strikes were a spectacular military success, asserting that Iran's key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated."

"The B-2 bombers conducted a series of strikes on targets in Iran, a senior Defense official confirmed."

"Mr. Trump announced earlier on social media that the U.S. had launched strikes against three Iranian nuclear sites."

"The United States launched strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities, President Trump announced Saturday evening, calling them a "spectacular military success.""

"The move, which many feared would draw the U.S. into a widening conflict, came just days after Trump said that he would make a decision about hitting Iran within two weeks."

"Iran has been weakened significantly by Israel's attacks on its military bases so far, experts say, as well as the dismantling of its regional proxies in Lebanon (Hezbollah), in Syria and in Gaza (Hamas)."

"Trump has made his move."

"Congressional leaders expressed surprise Saturday night about President Donald Trump's announcement he had ordered a U.S. attacked on three Iranian nuclear sites, with some Republicans praising the move and some Democrats questioning the president's authority."

"The strikes are a perilous decision, as Iran has pledged to retaliate if the U.S. joined the Israeli assault, and for Trump personally."

"Trump’s move to strike Iranian nuclear sites risks embroiling the United States in the sort of conflict he once derided."

"Trump ended his posting saying, "Now is the time for peace.""

"The quick endorsements of stepped up U.S. involvement in Iran came after Trump had publicly mulled the strikes for days and many congressional Republicans had cautiously said they thought he would make the right decision."

"Trump appears to have made the calculation — at the prodding of Israeli officials and many Republican lawmakers — that Israel’s operation had softened the ground and presented a perhaps unparalleled opportunity to set back Iran’s nuclear program, perhaps permanently."

"The decision to directly involve the U.S. in the war comes after more than a week of strikes by Israel on Iran that aimed to systematically eradicate the country’s air defenses and offensive missile capabilities, while damaging its nuclear enrichment facilities."

"The bombing targeted Fordo, a key underground nuclear facility, and two other sites."

"The United States has attacked Iran, bombing sites associated with the country’s nuclear facilities, President Donald Trump announced Saturday night in a social media post."

"The lead-up to the strike announced Saturday exposed fissures within Trump’s “Make American Great Again” base as some of that movement’s most vocal leaders, with large followings of their own, expressed deep concern about the prospect of U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran war."

"The bombing has raised fears that the Iranian regime will retaliate with strikes on U.S. targets."

"President Donald Trump said the U.S. had achieved a "spectacular military success" in bombing three Iranian nuclear sites on June 21."

"Trump’s decision to bomb Iran represents a gamble that U.S. military action against Tehran’s nuclear program can remain limited in scope and that the United States will not be drawn into another open-ended war in the Middle East."

"The U.S. military has joined with Israel to launch military strikes against Iran, a dramatic escalation in the years-long effort by both nations to prevent Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon."

"The risks associated with bombing a nuclear site in Iran are complex, with experts indicating that while local contamination may be limited, the potential for a wider nuclear crisis remains a significant concern."

"The strikes represent a major geopolitical and domestic political risk for Trump."

"Six months into his second term, conflicts are raging on three fronts around the world."

Right-leaning sources frame the ceasefire announcement as a significant diplomatic achievement by Trump, emphasizing his role in resolving conflict. They exhibit a bias towards portraying Iran as a weak adversary, while highlighting the perceived strength of U.S. military responses. The tone suggests a blend of triumphalism and caution regarding future threats.
"Republican lawmakers came out in droves to congratulate the president on Monday evening."

"Ninety percent of President Donald Trump's voters support the U.S. strikes that decimated Iran's nuclear program, according to a new poll, undercutting media claims that the attack set off a "MAGA civil war.""

"Now they cannot build a nuclear weapon."

"The U.S. strike against Iran on Saturday night has ignited fears that Iran may choose to orchestrate attacks against Americans with undercover agents."

"Iran has reportedly rejected a ceasefire between itself and Israel, claiming that it did not receive “any ceasefire proposal” after President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between the two countries."

"The 12 Day War will end with the Iranian regime intact — but it will have lost a war, and its nuclear program."

"This is a great thing."

"Tomorrow really is a new day, the end of the 12 Day War, the end of the Iranian nuclear program."

"The Australian government condemned Iran’s attack on a U.S. air base in Qatar, as U.S. President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire was on the way."

"This is a war that could have gone on for years and destroyed the entire Middle East, but it didn’t and never will."

"Our hope is that the lesson that the Iranians have learned here is, look, we can fly a bunker-buster bomb from Missouri to Iran, completely undetected, without landing once on the ground, and we can destroy whatever nuclear capacity you build up."

"Vance stated that Iran’s air defenses and nuclear programs have been completely taken out of commission and the conventional missile program of Iran has been largely taken out."

"Trump praised both countries for their "Stamina, Courage, and Intelligence" to end what he called "THE 12 DAY WAR.""

"The Biden administration exposed the American people to an unacceptable level of threat."

"The announcement follows nearly two weeks of continual attacks between Israel and Iran that began on June 13."

"Trump announced a complete and total ceasefire between Israel and Iran, marking the end of what he referred to as 'THE 12 DAY WAR.'"

"President Donald Trump announced on Monday evening that a ceasefire agreement has been reached between Israel and Iran, after the countries have exchanged missile strikes for nearly two weeks."

"The risk of a “heightened threat environment” is outlined in the DHS bulletin, which warns low-level cyber attacks by pro-Iranian parties are “likely” and cautions that Iran has “a long-standing commitment” to target U.S. officials involved in the 2020 assassination of Iranian Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani."

"The UAE stressed the need for immediate de-escalation to avoid serious repercussions and spare the region from being pulled into deeper levels of instability."

"Such disruptions have snarled travel, particularly as central hubs in the Middle East often connect flights worldwide — but experts stress that these kind of airspace closures and flight diversions are critical to ensuring safety, especially if future escalation emerges suddenly."

"This is a War that could have gone on for years, and destroyed the entire Middle East, but it didn’t, and never will!"

"President Donald Trump shocked the world on Monday when he announced that Iran and Israel had agreed on a ceasefire in the war that has rocked the Middle East."

"Trump expressed hope that Tehran — with its reprisal for the U.S. bombardment of three key Iranian nuclear facilities — had “gotten it all out of their ‘system'” and that the moment would lead to a de-escalation in the Israel-Iran war."

"Democrats who voiced no concern about former President Barack Obama dropping bombs without congressional approval are now slamming President Donald Trump for striking Iran’s nuclear facilities."

"If this is the only attempt Iran makes to fire back at the U.S., then Trump’s strategy worked to perfection."

"The isolation, lockdowns, and constant missile threats can cause tension among Israeli residents, but they can also create opportunities to spread the gospel, according to Pileggi."

"The strikes are meant to further destabilize a regime already on the ropes after the United States dropped massive bunker-buster bombs and tomahawk missiles on its three most significant nuclear sites."

"Iran’s missile strike against a U.S. military base in Qatar was met with near-unanimous rebuke in the Middle East, including from sympathetic powers such as Oman."

"Whether the U.S. is involved in "war" with Iran is an issue of debate."

"Khamenei’s fleeing of Iran would be the best outcome for those in Israel seeking to scrap the Islamic Republic and set up a more friendly government with the West."

"Iran’s attack appears primarily symbolic in nature."

"Our future is complicated. ... It will either be an amazing success or lead us toward a very dark future."

"Operation Midnight Hammer does not change Iran’s bent toward terrorism, but what it did accomplish is to remove its capacity to inflict it."

"America wins on Trump's watch, especially the women."

"Iran launched short- and medium-range ballistic missiles on Monday around 7:30 p.m. Qatar time at Al Udeid Air Base, according to a U.S. defense official, where roughly 10,000 troops are stationed."

"The damage to the Nuclear sites in Iran is said to be "monumental.""

"Trump could come out as the hero—the hitman who delivered the kill shot to the Iran threat—or as a supporting player in the final scenes of [Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu’s boldest act."

"Strickland wondered in a post on social media how the military action in Iran helps the average American."

"Mr. Trump has already proved an incredibly important point: He is returning America to greatness and strength."

"Based on what I know so far, I believe the president was right to launch limited strikes to deter that outcome."

"The U.S. president says the missile attack caused ‘hardly any damage’ and thanked Iran for providing early notice."

"The anticipated length of the military engagement and the means of carrying it out are two important factors when considering whether the U.S. is declaring war."

"The question of whether we’re at war, though, is clearly something to mark."

"Trump doesn’t want war, but he also doesn’t want a nuclear Iran."

"Perhaps Iran can now proceed to Peace and Harmony in the Region, and I will enthusiastically encourage Israel to do the same."

"Jeffries said, "This is a dangerous moment that we're in, and we've got to get through what's in front of us.""

"Bases in the Middle East have been on heightened alert and taking additional security precautions in anticipation of potential strikes from Iran, while the Pentagon has shifted military aircraft and warships into and around the region during the conflict."

"Scarborough noted that past presidents didn't have Iran in a degraded and "cornered" position."

"The idea of regime change in Iran is gaining prominence with Israel’s pinpoint strikes on the Islamic Republic’s symbols of oppression Monday."

"None of the missiles caused any significant damage, and the attack yielded no casualties."

"The overthrow of Saddam plunged Iraq into chaos, with Sunni insurgents and Shiite militias battling each other and U.S. forces."

"Operation Midnight Hammer marked the largest B-2 operational strike in history, as the United States aimed to deliver a decisive blow against Iran's nuclear program."

"The longer Trump seems distant from Gabbard, the bigger the problem becomes with his base."

"The question at this time in history is more whether "the Old World" will act on their shared interest in supporting a non-nuclear Iran or similar outcome in a meaningful way."

"The U.S. strike on Iranian nuclear facilities wiped out the Islamic Republic's centrifuges and buried its stockpile of highly enriched uranium deep underground, according to Amit Segal, one of Israel's most well-connected journalists."

"The state is actively monitoring for any unusual or heightened activity and threats."

"After almost a decade of bad policies from Biden and Obama, the chickens are coming home to roost."

"Iran launched missiles at the Al Udei Air Base near Doha, Qatar, on Monday, according to the Times of Israel."

"Iran did not want or initiate war, but this aggression will not go unanswered, according to a Monday morning translated statement from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian."

"All three sites sustained extremely severe damage and destruction."

"Iranian officials say a revenge operation for America’s Saturday night attack on their nuclear sites has started, with reports of ballistic missile launches against American military targets in Qatar and Iraq."

"Trump undoubtedly faces some of the most difficult decisions any president can make."

"Iran reportedly gave Qatar prior notice of the missile barrage, presumably to avoid casualties."

"Crawford warned Americans to go about their daily lives aware of their surroundings, particularly in large public spaces."

"Iran reportedly launched missile strikes on Monday targeting U.S. military bases in Qatar and Iraq."

"Biden’s border policy has yielded yet another disaster for President Trump’s administration to clean up."

"The attack was not entirely unexpected – satellite images showed the U.S. moved most of its unhangered aircraft out of Al Udeid last week."

"Iran fired ballistic missiles at U.S. bases in Qatar and Iraq on Monday, according to reports from the region, though the missiles were apparently intercepted without doing damage."

"The incident did not result in any deaths or injuries."

"President Trump knew exactly what he was doing when he ordered the strike on Iran."

"Iran launched a strike against Al Udeid U.S. Air Base in Qatar, Axios and Reuters reported Monday."

"The leading state sponsor of terrorism exploited the Biden administration’s weak border policies for 4 years."

"The damage that the Iranian nuclear sites suffered was said to be ‘monumental’ and praised the great skill demonstrated by the U.S. military."

"The professor's comments sparked outrage, leading to a backlash and an apology after being interpreted as a call for violence."

"Fetterman called Ocasio-Cortez’s impeachment push unproductive and said invoking impeachment over the bombings risks cheapening the process."

"The L.A. Sheriff's Department's initial statement drew sharp criticism from the watchdog group Stop Antisemitism."

"Fetterman, who has been supportive of Israel and critical of Iran, said that tossing around the word "impeachment" diminishes the severity of what it should be reserved for."

"Israel’s policy of ambiguity has helped it evade greater scrutiny, said Susie Snyder at the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, a group that works to promote adherence to the U.N. treaty."

"The comment follows President Donald Trump’s announcement late Saturday that the U.S. “completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran.”"

"Fetterman said in an interview that the bombings were "entirely appropriate" and criticized his fellow legislators who claim Trump needed congressional approval."

"The United States bombed multiple nuclear sites in an attempt to prevent Iran from producing a nuclear weapon."

"America’s attack on Iranian nuclear sites caused extensive damage to facilities that power Iran’s nuclear program, President Donald Trump said, citing satellite images."

"The Monday strikes were, it would appear, payback for Iran’s Sunday strikes on Israel, which came after the United States bombed several of Iran’s nuclear facilities, including Fordow, late Saturday."

"The post came one day after the president announced the U.S. had dropped bombs on three major nuclear sites in Iran: Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan."

"The Damage done to the Nuclear sites in Iran is said to be ‘monumental,’"

"The attack had a limited purpose – to pull Iran’s nuclear teeth before they could bite."

"The Israeli military confirmed it struck roads around Iran’s Fordo enrichment facility to obstruct access to the site."

"The ongoing Iran conflict is causing a heightened threat environment in the United States."

"The latest strike on Fordow comes as the IDF said Israel also launched a series of strikes targeting several Iranian military command centers in an "ongoing effort to degrade the Iranian regime’s military capabilities.""

"This “fact check” and the coverage in general was simultaneously both 1) terrible and 2) very on brand for the Times."

"The prison is widely known for keeping political prisoners, such as high-profile European and American citizens, who Iran regularly uses in geopolitical bargaining sessions and prisoner exchanges, according to the Associated Press."

"Trump to meet with security team after US carried out 'Operation Midnight Hammer'."

"The Constitution diffuses power, giving Congress the authority to declare and fund wars."

"The only positive was that it set the regime's nuclear program back."

"Graham justified his decision Sunday in an interview with Kristen Welker on NBC’s Meet the Press."

"In any event, I think that those who compare Trump’s actions to the “forever wars” of the neoconservatives have seriously misjudged him."

"The Pentagon detailed the attack, the largest B-2 bomber operation ever, and the first use of the 15-ton massive ordnance penetrator bunker-buster bomb."

"The Iranian government is weaker than ever before after Israel destroyed virtually its entire chain of command and remains in total control of Iranian skies."

"The mediocre white men who served as top advisers to failed president Barack Obama threw embarrassing tantrums on Saturday in response to the successful U.S. military strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities."

"For now, it's mission accomplished."

"Netanyahu hailed the American operation as a pivotal moment in the 10-day military campaign against Iran, saying it had significantly accelerated Israel’s push to dismantle Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs."

"Trump revealed on Saturday that the U.S. had launched a successful strike against Iran's nuclear facilities."

"Trump’s decision to destroy nuclear sites at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan was not an easy one. But it was bold and absolutely necessary."

"Iran vowed swift retaliation."

"The Pentagon said the strikes inflicted “extremely severe” damage, and that Iran’s enrichment program was “obliterated.”"

"The unanswered question is whether there is a suitable replacement capable of opposing the current authoritarian regime."

"Israel was no longer limiting its attacks to its initial stated targets such as Iran's nuclear program and missiles, and would go after the Tehran government's ability to maintain power."

"The State Department has issued a “worldwide caution” for U.S. citizens living abroad in the wake of the escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict, following U.S. intervention targeting Iran’s nuclear sites."

"The Department of State issued a worldwide caution security alert, noting that the ongoing “conflict” between Israel and Iran has led to “disruptions” in travel."

"The president saw an opportunity that he might never have again."

"Khamenei’s focus on Israel comes as the Israeli military has largely decimated the regime’s top military leadership and nuclear scientists in the now 10-day war."

"The White House made bipartisan courtesy calls to Congressional Leadership and spoke to @SenSchumer before the strike."

"President Trump’s decision to launch direct military strikes without congressional approval threatens to undermine those efforts and drag the United States into another costly, endless war in the Middle East."

"The damage to the Nuclear sites in Iran is said to be ‘monumental.'"

"The goal of the operation — destroying Iran’s nuclear sites in Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan — had been achieved."

"Trump hinted at a potential regime change in Iran, emphasizing the need for the current leadership to 'MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN' following significant U.S. military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities."

"Steube did not see any such measure moving forward."

"The damage to the Nuclear sites in Iran is said to be ‘monumental.’"

"Trump hinted at a possible 'regime change' in Iran following 'very successful' U.S. strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites."

"Rubio said Iran is the source of “every problem” in the Middle East, and for around 40 years, the world has been paying a price for Iran’s trouble."

"The bulletin from the National Terrorism Advisory System did not cite any specific threats but comes as Iranian officials have threatened retaliation."

"The site was built 260 feet deep inside a mountain and contains advanced uranium centrifuge cascades, required to enrich uranium to levels needed for a bomb."

"Trump announced Saturday on Truth Social that the U.S. had bombed Iran’s nuclear sites across Natanz, Esfahan and Fordow."

"Trump's harsh criticism of Massie reflects a deep division within the Republican Party regarding military action and foreign policy."

"The Trump administration has denied that the U.S. has entered a war with Iran, and insisted that these were limited strikes, but that has not stopped pundits and politicians from claiming that the country is now at war."

"Massie, a conservative libertarian who has long been wary of foreign intervention by the U.S., has been one of the most vocal critics of the Trump administration's recent operation."

"The U.S. strikes last night facilitated that national objective."

"This is an illegal and terrifying escalation."

"The strikes, which the administration has described as an overwhelming success that obliterated Iranian nuclear facilities and backed the nation into a corner to make a peace deal, were celebrated by Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine as ones that were cloaked in secrecy and intentionally deceptive to confuse the enemy."

"It’s nice to see the American and Israeli leaders together in action."

"The hypocrisy of this is just glaring."

"The decision was taken because the Iranian nuclear program was a clear and present danger to the security interests of all the free world, especially the leader of the free world."

"The coordinated messaging by his vice president, Pentagon chief, top military adviser and secretary of state suggested a confidence that any fallout from the attack would be manageable and that Iran’s lack of military capabilities would ultimately force it back to the bargaining table."

"Iran may try to retaliate against the U.S. after a stealth strike hit three key Iranian nuclear facilities, though the regime lacks the capabilities to make a "significant escalation.""

"In the end, Trump did what he always does."

"Dubbed Operation Midnight Hammer, the mission carried out a "precision strike" that "devastated the Iranian nuclear program," U.S. officials said, even as they acknowledged an assessment was ongoing."

"The State Department has doubled the number of emergency evacuation flights it is providing for American citizens wishing to leave Israel, ordered the departure of nonessential staff from the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon and is stepping up travel warnings around the Middle East amid concerns Iran will retaliate against U.S. interests in the region."

"Sen. Tom Cotton warned Iran to heed President Trump's warning and consider seeking peace, as the U.S. has not yet targeted critical infrastructure that Iran holds dear."

"At least 86 Israeli civilians were injured early Sunday morning after Iran launched a barrage of ballistic missiles into the Jewish state in what is being described as a furious retaliatory strike following the U.S. bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities."

"It’s a historic decision, outstanding decision that clearly can shift the direction of the Middle East."

"Massie said such a threat did not exist."

"Schiff said the “immediate step” should be to pass a war powers resolution to block further military action rather than to impeach the president."

"Vance emphasized the limited scope of the strikes, saying, “We did not attack the nation of Iran. We did not attack any civilian targets. We didn't even attack military targets outside of the three nuclear weapons facilities.”"

"Schiff warned the strike could backfire by pushing Iran to expel nuclear inspectors and “sprint” toward developing a bomb."

"The reported evacuation difficulties faced by Americans underscore the broader challenges Washington has encountered in assisting its nationals inside Iran, a country that has not had any diplomatic ties with the U.S. since the Iranian Revolution in 1979."

"Massie stated that Trump’s action is “not Constitutional.”"

"Trump announced in a post on Truth Social that the U.S. military had "completed our very successful attack" on the Iranian facilities."

"Rosenberg specifically detailed the “fatal error” he believes Iran made surrounding the deadly Oct. 7 attack, noting the history books will show clarity on what truly unfolded."

"The U.S. launched a surprise strike using B-2 stealth bombers on Iran’s Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan nuclear facilities on Saturday."

"Hegseth described last night’s mission as “historic.”"

"Ultimately, preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons will not only make Israel safer, but it will also make the U.S. – and the world – safer."

"Trump pledged to help defeat the congressman in next year’s midterm elections."

"Iran could launch missiles against United States assets in the Middle East, attack through proxies, activate terrorist agents in the U.S., or leverage relationships with transnational criminal organizations to attempt high-profile attacks or assassinations."

"The calls for impeachment are the most visible, and furthest reaching, representation of the party's anger with Trump for taking unilateral action against Iran."

"The calls for impeachment are absurd given the prior actions of presidents in using this very authority."

"The campaign began with a massive preemptive strike, triggered by Israeli intelligence assessments that Iran’s growing missile deployments and advancing nuclear program posed an immediate danger."

"Senator Mark Kelly expressed concern that U.S. military strikes on Iran could accelerate their nuclear weapons program."

"Residents appeared calm in the aftermath of Sunday’s strike, but Goren said the nightly barrages, the frantic running to shelters and the close confines inside them are taking a toll."

"Trump's decision to strike Iran's nuclear sites was described as a 'bold and good move' by retired General Barry McCaffrey."

"President Trump’s decision to strike Iran’s three most significant nuclear sites on Saturday helped rid the world of a grave nuclear threat and was a large step toward restoring U.S. deterrence."

"The highly classified mission — conducted with the knowledge of few people in Washington — was focused solely on debilitating Iran’s nuclear program."

"We actually want peace, but we want peace in the context of them not having a nuclear weapons program."

"Caine called the operation the "largest B-2 operational strike in U.S. history," and that "no other military in the world could have done this.""

"It’s an operation to the testament to the power of the military, and it shows what can happen when you have that great military in the hands of presidential leadership."

"The administration should have come to Congress."

"The operation was a “testament to the power of American military,” which he said successfully carried out the operation without “endangering the lives” of the pilots."

"Mark Levin raved about President Donald Trump‘s decision to strike Iran and destroy their nuclear enrichment capacity."

"The strike marks the first combat use of the specialty 30,000 lb Massive Ordnance Penetrators (MOPs), which are designed to hammer into the ground up to 200ft and destroy fortified positions."

"With the strikes complete, a further weakened Iran has a renewed opportunity to come to the negotiating table and pursue stability in the Middle East."

"Trump emphasized the need for unity in the Republican Party to finalize the tax and spending legislation, referring to it as the Great, Big, Beautiful Bill."

"What this past week showed us how ruthless this president can be when he wants to be."

"Mullin defended President Donald Trump‘s authority to issue three strikes against Iran on Saturday to destroy their nuclear enrichment capacity."

"The mission, called “Operation Midnight Hammer,” involved decoys and deception, and met with no Iranian resistance, Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said at a Pentagon news conference."

"Much depends on how Iran responds in the coming hours and days, but this could set us on a path towards $100 oil if Iran respond[s] as they have previously threatened to."

"The nuclear program is no longer."

"The move prompted domestic and international reactions."

"The double-standard was put on full display this week when the UN failed to issue a public statement against Iran for bombing Israel’s main hospital in the south, the Soroka Medical Center, on Thursday morning."

"The United States had taken part in strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, putting an end to weeks of speculation about how the White House would respond to the threat posed by a nuclear-capable Iran."

"Fetterman called the move "correct" in a post on X just minutes after Trump shared the news on Truth Social."

"The order we received from our commander in chief was focused, powerful, and clear; we devastated the Iranian nuclear program."

"Mr. Trump judged it a risk worth taking to deny Iran atomic weapons."

"The initial assessment indicates all three nuclear sites sustained extreme damage and destruction."

"The bulletin warns of a heightened threat environment in the United States following military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, indicating a potential for violence and cyber attacks."

"The strikes marked a “historic moment” and warned Tehran that “there will either be peace or there will be tragedy for Iran.”"

"Iran should pursue a peaceful resolution and end its nuclear program because the United States has a lot more targets from which to choose."

"Schumer invoked the use of the War Powers Act to keep the president in line: "I'm urging [Senate Majority] Leader [John] Thune to put it on the Senate floor immediately.""

"The possibility that there is something better on the other side not just of this conflict but of the Islamic Republic itself, something that does more justice both to the talents and aspirations of the Iranian people and to the magnificence of their culture and history is perhaps the one thing that gives hope."

"Tlaib, who is Muslim, reposted this along with her endorsement: “Yep, and it’s so f**king sick,” she added."

"The American people do not want more war, more death!"

"The operation, he added, came "thanks to President Trump," whose "bold and visionary leadership, and his commitment to peace through strength," led to the obliteration of Iran's nuclear ambitions."

"In response to President Trump’s bombing of the Iranian nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan, two enormous signs were displayed along Tel Aviv’s main highway, in a city where Iranian ballistic missiles have rained down for a week."

"The escalating conflict between the US and Iran has led to significant military actions and heightened tensions in the region, raising concerns about international peace and security."

"Schumer issued a statement criticizing the attacks and backing legislation to limit Trump’s war powers."

"The series of photos that the White House published on its X account Saturday gives the public a rare glimpse inside the Situation Room — again stirring the intrigue that occurs any time pictures from the highly secret complex are released."

"The mission could have wide-ranging ramifications, including jeopardizing any chance of Iran engaging in Trump’s desired talks on its nuclear program and dragging the U.S. into another Mideast war."

"The use of deception and trickery in this case, first of all, was successful."

"The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran issued a statement shortly after the attacks characterizing them as a brutal act that violates international law, particularly the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty."

"This strike may have weakened Iran’s enrichment infrastructure, but it will likely strengthen the regime’s resolve."

"The far-left is pushing back, with some, like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., calling the strikes grounds for impeachment."

"The US attack on the nuclear facilities is, in my opinion, the right call."

"This brutal aggression constitutes a dangerous escalation and a blind adherence to the agenda of the rogue Zionist occupation."

"The AEOI denounced President Donald Trump’s strikes as “barbaric” and vowed that the “blood of nuclear martyrs” would be honored."

"Trump announced on Saturday night that the United States “completed” a “very successful attack” on the three nuclear sites, specifically Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan."

"Guterres said he was “gravely alarmed by the use of force by the United States against Iran.”"

"Trump’s decisive action prevents the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism, which chants ‘Death to America,’ from obtaining the most lethal weapon on the planet."

"If they want to target Americans in the region or around the world, there are many more targets inside Iran."

"The question now is whether Iran had managed to remove a meaningful amount of highly enriched uranium from these sites to secret locations for future use."

"As the news reverberates around the world, political leaders and pundits are weighing in, both in support of and in opposition to the president’s escalation."

"President Trump stated, “ANY RETALIATION BY IRAN AGAINST THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WILL BE MET WITH FORCE FAR GREATER THAN WHAT WAS WITNESSED TONIGHT."

"Trump is going into this battle alone."

"Tonight, I can report to the world that the strikes were a spectacular military success."

"Pence praised President Trump for making the decision to launch strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, calling it the 'right call.'"

"There will be either peace, or there will be tragedy for Iran far greater than what we have witnessed over the last eight days."

"We just kicked their ass."

"Authorities in New York and Washington are on high alert after U.S. airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites on Saturday night."

"Tonight, I can report to the world that the strikes were a spectacular military success."

"President Trump acted to deny the world’s most dangerous regime the world’s most dangerous weapons."

"The strikes were a spectacular military success."

"The B-2 stealth bomber was the only bomber in the Air Force able to carry the only bomb capable of taking out Iran’s Fordow nuclear enrichment facility, which was built into a mountain as a strategy to protect it from whatever the Israeli Air Force might throw at it."

"The regime in Iran, which has committed itself to bringing ‘death to America’ and wiping Israel off the map, has rejected all diplomatic pathways to peace."

"Ocasio-Cortez claimed that Trump’s decision to “bomb Iran without authorization” was a “grave violation” of the U.S. Constitution."

"The Pentagon Pizza Report, a social media account that claimed to have accurately predicted Israel’s initial June 12 military strikes on Iran, posted that local pizza traffic near the Pentagon was "HIGH" within an hour of the U.S. launching attacks against Iranian nuclear sites Saturday night."

"CAIR condemned President Trump’s illegal and unjustified act of war against Iran, which prioritizes the wishes of Benjamin Netanyahu over the American people and threatens to drag our nation into a wider war in the region."

"Democrats serving on intelligence committees were not informed of the strikes ordered on Iranian nuclear facilities."

"The strikes were a spectacular military success."

"Rep. Sean Casten called Trump’s decision to strike Iran 'an unambiguous impeachable offense' within minutes of Trump announcing the strikes."

"President Donald Trump took time to thank God in particular during an address to the nation about what he called the “spectacular success” of the U.S. airstrike on Iran’s nuclear facilities on Saturday night."

"The most immediate consequence will be Iranian retaliation."

"This week, lawmakers sounded off on the unconstitutionality of Trump striking Iran without congressional approval."

"The President’s disastrous decision to bomb Iran without authorization is a grave violation of the Constitution and Congressional War Powers."

"The strikes were a spectacular military success, according to Trump, who claimed that Iran’s key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated."

"Tonight’s was the most difficult of them all, by far, and perhaps the most lethal."

"Tonight, I can report to the world that the strikes were a spectacular military success."

"Netanyahu celebrated the “unshakeable alliance” between Israel and America and said Trump’s “leadership today has created a pivot of history.”"

"The lead-up to the strike announced Saturday exposed fissures within Trump’s “Make American Great Again” base as some of that movement’s most vocal leaders, with large followings of their own, expressed deep concern about the prospect of U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran war."

"Democrats swiftly condemned President Donald Trump’s decision to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities, arguing that the move risks escalating tensions and dragging the United States into a prolonged conflict in the Middle East."

"The Operational Security leading to this strike on a Saturday appears to have been flawless."

"Fetterman posted Trump’s message along with his own words of support."

"This was a textbook example of modern military dominance, carried out without fanfare and without failure."

"Today, the Israel-Iran war is the latest test for a party struggling to repair its coalition before next year’s midterm elections and the quick-to-follow kickoff to the 2028 presidential race."

"It certainly looks as if Iran’s nuclear program has taken an absolutely massive hit."

"The U.S. and Iran had been in talks that could have resulted in the U.S. lifting some of its crushing economic sanctions on Iran in exchange for Tehran drastically limiting or ending its enrichment of uranium."

"This is an HISTORIC MOMENT FOR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ISRAEL, AND THE WORLD."

"As the conflict between Israel and Iran heats up, and as the United States bombs Iranian nuclear sites, an Israeli military official announced Saturday that they’ve killed a senior Iranian official, who commanded the force in charge of supporting proxy militias around the Middle East."

"The decision to attack Iran marks the U.S.’s entrance into the war between Israel and Iran that began over a week ago."

"The decision to directly involve the U.S. comes after more than a week of strikes by Israel on Iran that have moved to systematically eradicate the country’s air defenses and offensive missile capabilities, while damaging its nuclear enrichment facilities."

"Trump's announcement via his Truth Social platform of the major military action on Iran’s nuclear facilities marks a departure from what has been the custom during past administrations."

"Members of Congress will want to understand what risks lie ahead for the U.S. as it infuses itself in this conflict and what battle plans lie ahead."

"This is an HISTORIC MOMENT FOR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ISRAEL, AND THE WORLD."

"The U.S.-led air campaign could set Tehran’s nuclear program back a decade or even more, experts told the Washington Free Beacon last week."

"Tonight’s actions have gone far in foreclosing that possibility, and countering the apocalyptic threat posed by an Iranian nuclear arsenal."

"What is clear is this: Just as Trump decision today could well prove to be the most significant of his presidency, it is all but certain that the worst of Joe Biden's decisions was opening the U.S. border."

"The reaction has not surprisingly taken over the headlines, but social media is also on fire with opinions on the strikes."

"Trump added that Iran’s nuclear facilities had been “completely and totally obliterated.”"

"This is an HISTORIC MOMENT FOR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ISRAEL, AND THE WORLD."

"The United States bombed three Iranian nuclear sites on Saturday."

"Congressional Republicans first to react to President Donald Trump‘s decision to attack Iranian nuclear sites were divided over the bombing, with some deeming it unconstitutional while others insist the president made the “right call.”"

"A poll from Rasmussen Reports set to be released Monday and conducted June 17-19 revealed a plurality of Americans had favored a U.S. air or naval strike on Iran to destroy its nuclear program — but not the use of ground forces."

"Supporters of the strike say that it was a necessary step to curb Iran’s dangerous ambitions and reinforce red lines long ignored by previous administrations."

"President Trump announced on Truth Social that U.S. forces have successfully launched attacks on Iranian nuclear sites, declaring it a 'very successful attack.'"

"President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that the United States had carried out a "successful attack on three nuclear sites in Iran.""

"Mr. Trump warned that other places will be targeted should the Islamic Republic refuse to “make peace.”"

"The U.S. has completed a successful attack on key nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan."

"Trump deserves a lot of credit for standing by his red line and taking action here, something his predecessors refused to do."

"President Trump celebrated the “spectacular success” of the strikes in a speech Sunday night."

"The decision to directly involve the U.S. in the war comes after more than a week of strikes by Israel on Iran that aimed to systematically eradicate the country’s air defenses and offensive missile capabilities, while damaging its nuclear enrichment facilities."

"Trump’s navigation of the Iranian crisis demonstrated a redefinition of the use of American military might, directly pressuring diplomatic efforts toward peace by delivering surgical strikes with shock and awe destruction."

"This is an HISTORIC MOMENT FOR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ISRAEL, AND THE WORLD."

"This is an HISTORIC MOMENT FOR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ISRAEL, AND THE WORLD."

"President Donald Trump ordered U.S. airstrikes to eliminate Iran’s nuclear infrastructure."

"The facilities, including Fordo, were evacuated in advance."

"The destruction of three more Iranian F-14s by Israel means at least five have been destroyed since the war began over a week ago."

"I stand with President Trump and pray for the American troops and personnel in harm's way."

"The quick endorsements of stepped-up U.S. involvement in Iran came after Trump had publicly mulled the strikes for days and many congressional Republicans had cautiously said they thought he would make the right decision."

"The decision to directly involve the U.S. in the war comes after more than a week of strikes by Israel on Iran that aimed to systematically eradicate the country’s air defenses and offensive missile capabilities, while damaging its nuclear enrichment facilities."

"The Trump-owned social media site Truth Social went down shortly after President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. had bombed Iran's nuclear sites, according to Down Detector."

"The decision to directly involve the U.S. comes after more than a week of strikes by Israel on Iran that have moved to systematically eradicate the country's air defenses and offensive missile capabilities, while damaging its nuclear enrichment facilities."

"This is America First policy in action."

"The lead-up to the strike announced Saturday exposed fissures within Trump's "Make American Great Again" base as some of that movement's most vocal leaders, with large followings of their own, expressed deep concern about the prospect of U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran war."

"The elimination of Izadi constitutes a significant blow to the Iranian regime’s weapons supply and terror financing network."

"I am grateful to the U.S. servicemembers who carried out these precise and successful strikes."

"A U.S. strike could aim to reassert American dominance in the Middle East, signaling to Iran and its allies (e.g., Houthis, Hezbollah) that the U.S. will not tolerate nuclear proliferation or regional destabilization."

"The decision to directly involve the U.S. comes after more than a week of strikes by Israel on Iran that have moved to systematically eradicate the country's air defenses and offensive missile capabilities, while damaging its nuclear enrichment facilities."

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The ceasefire agreement announced by President Trump involves two 12-hour ceasefire periods, with Iran starting the first period. Following that, Israel will observe the second 12-hour ceasefire. After these 24 hours, the conflict will be officially declared ended.
The conflict escalated after U.S. airstrikes targeted Iranian nuclear facilities, causing significant damage, followed by missile attacks by Iran on U.S. bases such as Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.
Congress showed mixed reactions, with calls for a vote on war powers and criticism coming from both political parties regarding President Trump's decision to order military strikes against Iran.
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Iran's missile strikes on the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar were largely intercepted, resulting in no U.S. casualties.
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