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Iran Strike
Smoke rises after a reported Israeli strike on a building used by Islamic Republic of Iran News Network, part of Iran’s state TV broadcaster, on June 16, 2025 in Tehran, Iran.

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Hollie Silverman is the Deputy Weekend Editor at Newsweek based out of South Carolina. Her focus is reporting on breaking news and trending topics. Hollie has reported extensively on both local and national crime trends as well as health, climate and education stories. She won an Emmy for her coverage the George Floyd Riots during her time at CNN. Hollie joins Newsweek after working as an Assistant News Director, Assignment Manager and Digital Editor at local and national television news stations throughout the US over the last 15 years. She is a graduate of SUNY Purchase College. You can get in touch with Hollie by emailing h.silverman@newsweek.com. Languages: English



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The Iranian nuclear sites that President Donald Trump says were struck by the United States were reportedly evacuated ahead of the strikes, Iran’s semi-official Mehr News Agency reported.

“IRIB’s political deputy says that Iran had evacuated the three nuclear sites some while ago,” Mehr reported.

Trump said in a post on Truth Social Saturday that the U.S. had struck Fordow, Natanz and Esfahan.

“We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. All planes are now outside of Iran air space,” Trump said, adding, “A full payload of BOMBS was dropped on the primary site, Fordow.”

“All planes are safely on their way home. Congratulations to our great American Warriors. There is not another military in the World that could have done this. NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE! Thank you for your attention to this matter,” Trump concluded.

The attacks mark the first direct military involvement by the United States amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.

Trump said in a later post on Truth Social that he will address the nation at 10 p.m. Saturday night ET.

This is a breaking news story. Updates to follow.

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Hollie Silverman is the Deputy Weekend Editor at Newsweek based out of South Carolina. Her focus is reporting on breaking news and trending topics. Hollie has reported extensively on both local and national crime trends as well as health, climate and education stories. She won an Emmy for her coverage the George Floyd Riots during her time at CNN. Hollie joins Newsweek after working as an Assistant News Director, Assignment Manager and Digital Editor at local and national television news stations throughout the US over the last 15 years. She is a graduate of SUNY Purchase College. You can get in touch with Hollie by emailing h.silverman@newsweek.com. Languages: English



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