In a historic escalation, the United States on Sunday bombed three key nuclear facilities in Iran—Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan—marking its formal entry into Israel’s ongoing war with Iran. This is the first direct American military strike on Iranian soil since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. The move has sent shockwaves across the Middle East, heightening fears of a full-scale regional war.
The airstrikes, carried out by U.S. warplanes and submarines, were confirmed by President Donald Trump in a late-night address to the nation. “Iran’s key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated,” Trump declared from the Oval Office, hailing the mission as a "spectacular military success." He warned that if Iran does not choose peace, “future attacks will be far greater and a lot easier.”
Trump added, “There are many targets left. Most of them can be taken out in a matter of minutes.”
The American offensive came just two days after Trump said he would need two weeks to decide whether to join the conflict. The dramatic shift signals a major turning point in the war, which has already witnessed intense missile exchanges between Iran and Israel over the past week.
In retaliation, Iran fired over 20 missiles targeting Haifa and Tel Aviv, reportedly injuring at least 11 people. Explosions rocked both cities as Israeli air defense systems attempted to intercept the barrage.
The escalating conflict has drawn sharp international reactions, with global powers urging restraint to prevent a catastrophic regional war. However, with both sides now engaging in direct attacks and Washington fully backing Israel militarily, the prospects for de-escalation appear grim.
The world watches with bated breath as tensions in the Middle East edge closer to a dangerous tipping point.
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