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was targeting Iran's nuclear and missile programs in what he described as a massive operation.
He also spoke directly to the Iranian people, saying, quote, When we are finished, take over your government.
Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu said in his own statement that his country was also taking part in the air campaign against Iran.
Greg Myrie, NPR News, Washington.
Huge explosions rang out in Iran's capital, Tehran, and videos on social media showed huge plumes of smoke.
President Trump said on Truth Social that the U.S.
was targeting Iran's nuclear and missile programs in what he described as a massive operation.
He also spoke directly to the Iranian people, saying, quote, When we are finished, take over your government.
Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu said in his own statement that his country was also taking part in the air campaign against Iran.
Greg Myrie, NPR News, Washington.
Well, first of all, this is a massive operation, and that's based on the extent of the initial strikes and in the way President Trump is describing this.
There was a lot of speculation beforehand whether he might opt for a short, sharp attack or a longer one.
The initial impression is that the president chose to go very big.
These strikes began after sunrise in Iran.
Huge explosions rang out in the capital, Tehran.
Iranians posted videos on social media that showed large plumes of thick smoke.
There are preliminary reports of strikes in many parts of Iran, though we don't have word on the full extent of damage on specific targets like the country's nuclear facilities.
President Trump posted this eight-minute video on Truth Social.