President Trump Declares Iran-Israel Ceasefire Going Very Well: U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that the ceasefire between Iran and Israel is “going very well,” following what he calls a historic and devastating military operation. Trump credits the U.S.-led strike—Operation Midnight Hammer—for forcing Iran to back down, halting further escalation in the region. He also praised Israel’s cooperation and highlighted progress on broader diplomatic and defense fronts.
President Trump Declares Iran-Israel Ceasefire Going Very Well After Devastating Strike
In a detailed and high-voltage address following the U.S.-Israel joint strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities under the codename Operation Midnight Hammer, U.S. President Donald Trump declared the mission a complete obliteration of Iran’s underground enrichment infrastructure. He called it a tremendous success and pushed back against what he described as misleading intelligence reports and biased media coverage.
President Trump said the intelligence assessments were inconclusive but insisted that visuals, ground assessments, and military briefings confirmed total devastation. He criticized CNN and The New York Times, accusing them of undermining the achievement and demoralizing the American military personnel involved in the operation. According to Trump, Israeli teams on the ground reported complete destruction, and Israel would soon release an official report to support those claims.
The president described the strike in detail, noting that it included high-altitude bombers flying at 52,000 feet, 30 Tomahawk missiles launched from submarines stationed 400 miles away, and 12 of the strongest bunker-buster bombs dropped directly on key locations. Military advisors present confirmed that all bombs struck precisely where they were intended, calling it a flawless mission that left the Fordo facility obliterated.
Trump also emphasized that the underground tunnels had collapsed, making it impossible for Iran to access or rebuild the site in the near future. Marco Rubio added that the nuclear conversion facility, critical for weaponization, was completely wiped out and no longer visible on satellite imagery. According to Trump, Iran could be set back by decades and would likely never be able to recover the same nuclear capability again.
The president attributed the success of the mission as a turning point that led Iran to agree to a ceasefire with Israel. He claimed that had the attack not happened, the conflict would still be raging. Comparing the operation’s impact to Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Trump said the magnitude of destruction forced Iran to the negotiation table. He also praised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, noting that Israel had withdrawn planes on his advice to preserve the ceasefire.
In the same interaction, Trump highlighted a major milestone in defense cooperation with NATO allies. He announced that European nations and Canada had agreed to increase their defense spending from 2 percent to 5 percent of GDP. He said this move equalizes NATO spending with that of the United States and credited both his 2016 election and 2024 reelection for pushing the alliance toward this change.
Addressing concerns over leaked intelligence reports that suggested only partial damage to Iran’s nuclear sites, Trump and his advisors accused leakers of distorting facts for political reasons. An FBI investigation into the leak is underway. Advisors confirmed that the leaked report was preliminary, top-secret, and carried low confidence in its assessments. The administration argued that characterizations in the press were inaccurate and designed to undermine the president.
On Iran’s future intentions, Trump dismissed the idea that Tehran would resume enrichment. He said the regime had suffered a severe blow and lacked both the capability and the will to rebuild the damaged sites. According to him, enriching uranium or developing nuclear bombs would not be a realistic option for Iran in the near future. He also suggested that relations with Iran had recently improved, and that the two sides were communicating in a more constructive manner.
Trump further addressed progress in Gaza, suggesting that the power projection through Operation Midnight Hammer helped move negotiations forward. He confirmed that even prior to the strike, talks to release hostages in Gaza were already progressing well and that the military operation gave those negotiations added momentum.
In conclusion, Trump described the mission not only as a military success but also a strategic message to adversaries around the world. He said the operation proved that the United States could be a nation of peace but would act with overwhelming strength when provoked. He reiterated that the strike sent a powerful signal globally and was an act of strength that would prevent further escalation.
He ended by defending the honor of U.S. military personnel involved, blaming mainstream media for trying to diminish their success and promising that Israel’s forthcoming report would prove the strike was a total obliteration. Trump called the mission a defining moment in U.S. foreign and military policy and emphasized that the operation had reset the geopolitical balance in the Middle East.
Disclaimer:
This blog summarizes remarks made publicly by U.S. President Donald Trump and other officials regarding Operation Midnight Hammer. Some claims may reflect political positions or interpretations that are subject to official verification or further independent investigation.