President Donald Trump announced in a Truth Social post late Saturday that the United States has launched strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites — inserting itself into Israel’s war against the country in a move that risks a wider war involving major global powers.In an address to the nation that lasted less than four minutes, the president gave virtually no explanation or rationale for striking the Fordo, Natanz and Esfahan nuclear sites. He also vaguely suggested deescalation, but declined to say how.“Iran, the bully of the Middle East, must now make peace,” Trump said. “If they do not, future attacks would be far greater and a lot easier.”For two decades, HuffPost has been fearless, unflinching and relentless in pursuit of the truth. Support our mission to keep us around for the next 20 — we can’t do this without you.The president drew bipartisan backlash for approving the strikes without congressional authorization, with some Democrats even calling for his impeachment. Some lawmakers have called for a vote under the War Powers Act, which limits military action without congressional approval.Countries around the world are calling for diplomacy following the attack, but Iran’s foreign minister said the U.S. “crossed a very big red line” that has erased the possibility of diplomatic talks.Read our previous coverage here, and see the latest politics updates below:Texas Governor Deploys National Guard To Anti-ICE ProtestsTexas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) announced National Guard troops will be sent to “locations across the state,” making him the first governor to willingly use the military force to respond to anti-ICE protests.Abbott, a staunch Trump supporter, wrote on X that the Texas National Guard “will use every tool & strategy to help law enforcement maintain order.”“Peaceful protest is legal,” Abbott wrote. “Harming a person or property is illegal & will lead to arrest.”Protesters have turned out in cities across the country, including San Antonio, Austin, Dallas and Houston.See All UpdatesClose