As Israel and the US attacked Iran on Saturday, US President Donald Trump claimed Iran has continued to develop its nuclear program and plans to develop missiles to reach the US and appealed to the Iranian people to “take over your government.

President Donald Trump threatened "certain death" to elite forces in the Iranian regime and advised the country's military to lay down their weapons as the United States and Israel launched attacks on the country early Saturday.

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President Trump pressed the Iranian government to reach a deal on its nuclear program as he weighs possible military action against the country.

The Get the Facts Data Team researched and analyzed what is known about Iran’s nuclear capabilities and what it means for stability in the Middle East and beyond.

EADaily, February 28th, 2026. Iran, in its retaliatory strikes against US and Israeli targets, has not yet used the most serious weapons at its disposal and ready for use.

June 22, 2025: U.S. launches Operation Midnight Hammer, with more than 100 planes, including seven B-2 stealth bombers, targeting three nuclear sites in Iran. In the wake of the strike, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the country's nuclear ambitions were "obliterated."

US President Trump launches major military operations against Iran, warning of dire consequences for resistance. Highlights threats to US and allies.