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President Donald Trump speaks from the East Room of the White House in Washington, Saturday, June 21, 2025, after the U.S. military struck three Iranian nuclear and military sites, directly joining Israel's effort to decapitate the country's nuclear program, as Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth listen. (Carlos Barria/Pool via AP)

Photo by: Carlos Barria (Associated Press)

US strikes 3 Iranian sites, joining Israeli air campaign against nuclear program

The U.S. military struck three sites in Iran on Saturday, directly joining Israel's war aimed at decapitating the country's nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken a longtime foe amid Tehran's threat of reprisals that could spark a wider regional conflict.

Addressing the nation from the White House, President Donald Trump said Iran's key nuclear sites were "completely and fully obliterated." He also warned Tehran against carrying out retaliatory attacks against the U.S., saying Iran has a choice between "peace or tragedy."

Iran's nuclear agency confirmed that attacks hit its Fordo, Isfahan and Natanz atomic sites, but insisted that its work will not be stopped.

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.

Read more from the Associated Press report here.

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🐕️️ One More Thing

In case you missed it over the weekend, the Astros and Angels had a feisty exchange during Friday's game when Hunter Brown hit Zach Neto with a pitch.

The benches cleared and the two yelled at each other before being separated.

Brown said after the game that he had no intention of hitting Neto, but didn't mince words.

"Honestly, he almost swung, so I don't know what he's talking about," Brown said. "Guy stands right on top of the plate, doesn't like when he gets hit, that's his problem."

Houston went on to win, 3-2, after 10 innings. The Astros lost in a blowout on Saturday night and eye a series win against Los Angeles in the finale Sunday.

Have a great rest of the weekend, y'all.

— Matt Wyatt