Trump Says Israel-U.S. Strikes Obliterated Iran Nuclear Sites on June 21, 2025
Updated
Updated · The New York Times · Jul 21
Trump Says Israel-U.S. Strikes Obliterated Iran Nuclear Sites on June 21, 2025
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jul 21
Summary
Trump said in a June 21, 2025 address that Iran’s key nuclear enrichment facilities were “completely and totally obliterated” after the United States joined Israel’s bombing campaign.
The latest report cites that decision as a central example in a broader critique of Trump’s second term, arguing the damage stemmed from policies he initiated rather than outside interference.
The opinion piece links the Iran strike to other setbacks it says define his presidency, including tariff-related job losses, a surge in national debt after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and wider economic disruption.