Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump declared the operation a “spectacular military success” aimed at eliminating Tehran’s nuclear threat.

President Trump confirmed the strikes, stating the mission’s objective was the “complete destruction of Iran’s nuclear enrichment capacity” and to halt what he called the “nuclear threat posed by the world’s number one state sponsor of terror.”

“Tonight, I can report to the world that the strikes were a spectacular military success. Iran’s key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated,” Trump announced.

The operation, which marks a significant shift in the ongoing standoff with Iran, was met with high praise from Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the action historic and credited Trump for making a bold and decisive move. “Congratulations, President Trump. Your bold decision to target Iran’s nuclear facilities with the awesome and righteous might of the United States will change history,” Netanyahu said.

Referring to the joint strategic context, Netanyahu added, “In Operation Rising Lion, Israel has done truly amazing things, but in tonight’s action against Iran’s nuclear facilities, America has been truly unsurpassed.”

The strikes come amid heightened tensions between Iran and Israel, following weeks of warnings from both Washington and Tel Aviv regarding Tehran’s nuclear advancements. While full details of the mission remain classified, sources confirm that the targets included underground enrichment sites believed to be central to Iran’s weapons-grade uranium efforts.