US strikes 3 Iranian nuclear sites, Trump announces

Ellie Cohanim, former Deputy Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism during the first Trump administration, says the president deserves a peace prize for his decision to destroy three Iranian nuclear sites on Saturday.

Cohanim, who is also an Iranian refugee, joined "Fox & Friends Weekend" on Sunday to discuss her thoughts on the strikes.

"President Trump has truly saved the world and I certainly hope that we will see recognition for what he has accomplished for the entire world. He deserves a Nobel Peace Prize for this," she said, in part.

She also said that destroying Iran's nuclear capabilities gives "a new hope" for the Middle East and she hopes to see peace between Israel and its neighbors one day.

Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., pushed for lawmakers to return to Washington, D.C., to sign the War Powers Resolution following President Donald Trump's strikes on Iranian nuclear sites on Saturday.

“Stopping Iran from having a nuclear bomb is a top priority, but dragging the U.S. into another Middle East war is not the solution. Trump’s strikes are unconstitutional and put Americans, especially our troops, at risk," Khanna said.

The bipartisan War Powers Resolution, introduced by Khanna and Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., in the House of Representatives seeks to "remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic State of Iran." It also directs Trump to "terminate" the deployment of American troops against Iran without an "authorized declaration of war or specific authorization for use of military forces against Iran."

The legislation was introduced this past week as strikes between Israel and Iran raged on.

Khanna said lawmakers need to return to the capital immediately to "ensure there is no further conflict and escalation."

"Americans want diplomacy, not more costly wars. We need to deescalate and pursue a path of peace,” he said.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Air Force Gen. Dan Caine will brief reporters at the Pentagon on Sunday following the strikes on three key nuclear sites in Iran on Saturday, according to the Defense Department.

The press briefing will take place at 8 a.m. in the Pentagon Press Briefing Room and will have 60 seats available for reporters. It will also be on camera.

"The seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Only one seat per news organization is authorized," the DoD said.

Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday condemned the United States' strikes on three of its nuclear sites, describing the operation as "savage military aggression" against its "peaceful nuclear facilities."

"The Islamic Republic holds the warmongering and lawless #USA government fully responsible for the extremely dangerous consequences of this grave crime," the foreign ministry stated, in part.

The statement accuses the U.S. of conducting the strikes in collusion with "the genocidal Zionist regime," which is Israel.

"The U.S. assault on Iran’s peaceful nuclear facilities, committed in the early hours of the tenth day of Israel’s military aggression against Iran, has laid bare the criminal collaboration and direct participation of the United States with the Zionist regime in planning and executing military attacks against Iran," the statement said.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry also called on the United Nations Security Council to condemn America's aggression against Iran and to hold the U.S. accountable for violating "international norms and principles."

Toward the end of the statement, Iran's foreign ministry said the United States has "launched a dangerous war against Iran" and said it's clear that America does not adhere to rules or ethics.

Keir Starmer, prime minister of the United Kingdom, agreed with President Donald Trump's decision to diminish Iran's nuclear capabilities and called on the country to "return to the negotiating table."

"Iran’s nuclear programme(sic) is a grave threat to international security," Starmer wrote on X on Sunday. "Iran can never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon and the US has taken action to alleviate that threat."

Starmer said the Middle East "remains volatile" and the priority is now to create stability in the region.

"We call on Iran to return to the negotiating table and reach a diplomatic solution to end this crisis," he wrote on X.

More than a dozen injuries were reported in Israel on Sunday morning after Iran launched more missiles toward the Jewish State, striking at least 10 impact sites.

Approximately 30 missiles were used in Iran's latest attack and about 10 made it through Israeli Air Defenses, Fox News senior correspondent Mike Tobin said in an update live from Tel Aviv.

At least 20 people were injured in the attack and 11 of them went to the hospital. A 30-year-old man is described to have moderate to severe injuries after shrapnel struck him in the chest.

"There's a tremendous impact when these missiles do make impact so when we talk about the assessment of injuries, understand that is preliminary," Tobin said.

Tobin shares more on the damage and injuries caused by Iranian missile strikes in the video above. Fox News Digital's Lorraine Taylor contribute to this report.

Israel's former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said President Donald Trump's decision to strike nuclear sites in Iran was "courageous" and made Israel and the Middle East safer.

In an X post Sunday morning, Gallant wrote, "President Trump made a courageous decision tonight for the United States, for Israel, and for all of humanity."

Gallant also said Israel and the Middle East are safer after the U.S. military's targeted attacks on three key Iranian nuclear sites.

He thanked the IDF and the Mossad, and "close cooperation with the security establishment," for making the strikes possible.

Israel's air force has started a new wave of strikes against military targets in western Iran, the Israel Defense Forces said on Sunday morning.

The IDF also said the Israeli Air Force struck missile launchers prepared to launch toward Israel and Iranian Armed Forces' soldiers, in addition to neutralizing launchers that sent missiles toward Israel earlier in the morning.

The International Atomic Energy Agency said off-site radiation levels have not increased following the strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran.

"Following attacks on three nuclear sites in Iran - including Fordow - the IAEA can confirm that no increase in off-site radiation levels has been reported as of this time," the IAEA wrote in a post on X Sunday morning.

The agency said it will continue to assess the "situation in Iran" and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

The IAEA serves as the "world's central intergovernmental forum for scientific and technical cooperation in the nuclear field," according to its website.

Amir Saeid Iravani, permanent representative of Iran to the United Nations, issued a letter Saturday night castigating President Trump's airstrikes on three key nuclear facilities in the Islamic Republic.

"The Islamic Republic of Iran condemns and denounces in the strongest possible terms these unprovoked and premeditated acts of aggression," Iravani wrote.

"Undoubtedly, the United States’ military aggression against sovereignty and territorial integrity constitutes a manifest and flagrant violation of international law and the peremptory international norms enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations," Iravani continued, before calling on the U.N. Security Council to convene an immediate, emergency meeting over so-called "savage and criminal actions" by the U.S.

"The Islamic Republic of Iran urgently requests the Security Council to convene an emergency meeting without delay to address this blatant and unlawful act of aggression, to condemn it in the strongest possible terms, and to take all necessary measures under its Charter-mandated responsibilities that the perpetrator of such heinous crimes is held fully accountable and does not go unpunished," Iravani further wrote.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog thanked President Donald Trump and America for bombing three of Iran's nuclear sites on Saturday.

"This brave step serves the security and safety of the entire free world," Herzog wrote in a post on X. "I hope it will lead to a better future for the Middle East — and help advance the urgent release of our hostages held in captivity in Gaza."

Herzog went on to say liberty, responsibility and security have triumphed.

"A decisive moment between the axis of terror and evil and the axis of hope," he wrote.

Fox News has obtained a memo sent by the White House to Congressional Republicans containing justifications for striking Iran.

The first justification given was that Iran was a nation on the threshold of having a nuclear weapon. The memo cited CENTCOM Commander Army Gen. Erik Kurilla saying Iran had enough material to produce ten nuclear weapons in three weeks.

The second justification was that Iran cannot have a nuke because that would be a threat to Americans. The memo said President Donald Trump was clear about this throughout his campaign, saying it dozens of times.

The memo highlighted that Iran is the world’s leading state sponsor of terror and has targeted Americans since the regime took power in 1979. The memo listed at least 10 instances in which Americans were either killed or injured by attacks carried out by Iran.

The memo mentioned Iranian proxies, including the Houthis, attacking American troops. One drone attack, according to the memo, killed three American service members.

The final justification in the memo was that Iran has conducted cyber attacks against the U.S. and the Iranian regime is accountable for the deaths of more than 1,000 American soldiers and civilians. It concluded by saying that in 2013, Iran’s president said: “Saying ‘Death to America’ is easy. We need to express ‘Death to America’ with action.”

Fox News’ Chad Pergram contributed to this report.

Following the U.S. strikes on three of Iran’s key nuclear facilities, Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Vice Chairman Mark R. Warner, D-Va., said President Donald Trump “took steps” that could drag the United States into another war.

He described the decision as being made “without consulting Congress, without a clear strategy, without regard to the consistent conclusions of the intelligence community, and without explaining to the American people what’s at stake,” according to a statement.

While acknowledging Iranian nuclear capabilities could impact regional stability, Warner said the U.S. launching direct military strikes without authorization from or consultation with Congress raises urgent questions.

“The Constitution makes clear that the power to authorize war lies with Congress,” he wrote. “There are more than 40,000 U.S. service members deployed across the region, as well as American diplomats, contractors, and aid workers, and the safety of our personnel must be paramount. With American lives and our national security on the line, any action that could draw the United States into a broader conflict demands transparency, accountability, and a clear strategy. So far, the president has offered none of these.”

Warner said Trump needed to go before Congress “immediately” to relay strategic objectives, plans to protect American lives and ensure the U.S. isn’t drawn into another lengthy war.

Amir Ohana, speaker of the Knesset – Israel's parliament – expressed gratitude toward the Trump administration and the U.S. writ large following Saturday night's strikes on three of Iran's top nuclear sites.

"President Trump didn’t wait for another Pearl Harbor to confront the forces of darkness," Ohana, a member of Likud, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's party, posted on X late Saturday night.

"He acted decisively, courageously, and with monumental moral clarity," Ohana continued. "Today, America saved the free world."

Ohana thanked Trump, the "leader of the free world," and Netanyahu, "defender of Israel."

"God bless America," Ohana's post concluded. "God bless Israel."

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz lauded President Donald Trump for his “historic” strikes on Iranian nuclear sites Saturday night.

“I commend U.S. President Donald Trump for his historic decision to destroy Iran’s three nuclear sites, continuing the Israeli operation and ensuring that Iran will not possess nuclear weapons that would endanger Israel, regional countries, and the national security interests of the United States itself,” the defense minister said in a statement.

He also praised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for leading Operation “Am Kelavi,” “and the fight against Iran’s nuclear program, as well as the close coordination with the U.S., for this significant and historic achievement.”

“The alliance between the United States and Israel is stronger than ever — serving the peace and security of both nations and the entire free world,” he added.

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., said Saturday night that “Peace through strength is what President Trump has been talking about from day one.”

“I can tell you everyone of our allies in that region is extremely thankful,” he told Sean Hannity of the Trump administration’s strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.

“All of our enemies around the world are extremely fearful right now.”

He said that President Donald Trump’s strikes on three nuclear sites have Russia, China and North Korea all paying attention.

“They understand we can deliver when we need to and we can destroy things and targets that threaten the United States.

”He said making sure Iran doesn’t get a nuclear weapon he been a priority for the president, adding that Trump has made it clear Iran is “done bullying us and chanting death to America.”

Mullin added, “This is well within the president’s authority to be able to do exactly what he’s doing” under Article II of the Constitution.

“He’s keeping America safe,” he added. 

Following President Trump’s announcement of a direct U.S. military strike on three key Iranian nuclear facilities, questions have swirled about who was in the room when the decision was made.

While official White House images captured some of the high-level meeting, Fox News has confirmed with a senior White House official that several key players were also present but not pictured.

Among those already confirmed to be in the Situation Room were President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Dan Caine.

Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence, was present as well, though not shown in the official photos a senior White House official confirmed to Fox News. Her presence comes just a day after Trump, during an exchange with reporters, said Gabbard had been “wrong” about aspects of Iran’s nuclear program.

Others in the room included CIA Director John Ratcliffe, National Security Advisor and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, and Deputy Chiefs of Staff Dan Scavino and James Blair. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, NSC’s Andy Baker, General Counsel David Warrington, and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff were also confirmed in attendance.

Fox News' Jacqui Heinrich contributed to this report.

The Israel Airports Authority on Sunday morning announced that it was closing the country’s airspace for incoming and outgoing flights following the U.S. strike on Iran nuclear sites Saturday night.

“The Israel Airports Authority announces that due to recent developments in the situation, the airspace of the State of Israel is closed to both incoming and outgoing flights,” the agency said in a statement. “The public is advised to check with the airlines for updates.”

It added, “Land crossings to Sinai and Jordan are operating as usual.”