In a dramatic escalation of tensions, the United States (US) has officially carried out airstrikes on Iran, targeting three key nuclear sites, Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. President Donald Trump announced the successful mission, confirming that all aircraft involved in the operation have safely exited Iranian airspace after delivering a full payload of bombs.
The strike comes after days of speculation about whether the U.S. would respond to growing concerns over Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Addressing the nation, President Trump warned of severe repercussions for any retaliatory measures by Iran, stating, “Any attack by Iran will be met with force far greater than what was witnessed tonight.”
The targeted sites are pivotal to Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. Fordow and Natanz are major enrichment facilities, while Esfahan houses critical components for uranium processing. The precision of the strikes aims to disrupt Iran’s nuclear capabilities without extensive civilian casualties, though details of the impact remain unclear.
Global reactions are swiftly unfolding, with allies and adversaries closely monitoring the situation. Analysts fear this move could ignite broader conflict in the region, as Iran’s response remains unpredictable. The world watches anxiously as the U.S.-Iran standoff reaches a boiling point.
