Tensions Rise as US and Iran Exchange Blows Over Nuclear Sites

The Pentagon’s top officials echoed President Trump’s assertions of victory; however, they acknowledged that determining whether Iran still possesses nuclear capabilities requires more time. In response to the strikes, Iran denounced the actions and pledged self-defense.

1. Isfahan, Iran
   Verified footage on social media revealed explosions near the Isfahan nuclear facility, raising concerns over potential damage.

2. Tehran, Iran
   In the heart of Iran’s capital, a patriotic billboard stood prominently on Sunday, captured by Arash Khamooshi for The New York Times.

3. Ness Ziona, Israel
   Iranian strikes on Sunday left homes damaged, with the destruction documented by Avishag Shaar-Yashuv for The New York Times.

4. Washington
   President Trump addressed the nation from the White House on Saturday, in an image captured by Carlos Barria of Reuters.

5. Tel Aviv
   On Sunday, security forces assessed damage at a site targeted by Iranian strikes, as documented by Daniel Berehulak of The New York Times.

6. Tel Aviv
   Evacuations were underway from an area that had been targeted by an Iranian strike on Sunday, with Daniel Berehulak of The New York Times capturing the scene.

7. Washington
   Outside the White House, a protestor voiced opposition to the strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, as photographed by Eric Lee for The New York Times.

8. Tehran
   On Saturday, a woman reportedly injured by an Israeli strike was hospitalized, with Arash Khamooshi for The New York Times documenting the aftermath.