With the main issue now resolved, the Americans are far less anxious heading into the renewed nuclear talks with Iran. The president has significant carrots and sticks to brandish in the negotiations. And then there's the matter of the mediators.

"It was obliteration. Israel is doing a report on that now, they have guys that go in there after the hit," president says. White House releases statement by Israel's atomic commission, confirming program "set back by many years." Trump stressed, "Can you imagine after all that, that they're going to say 'Oh, let's go do a bomb'?"

Sources involved in the diplomatic efforts the terror organization's delay may have been strategic, designed to await outcomes from the Iran conflict.

Some carriers plan early returns, while others extend cancellations into October amid regional tensions.

According to official speaking with the Washington Post, the strikes inflicted enormous damage, especially on Fordow. Statement comes hours after US media lay doubt on effectiveness of strikes. "The sites that we hit in Iran were totally destroyed, and everyone knows it," Trump attacks CNN report.