Israel Strikes Iran Nuclear Sites, U.S. Weighs Role

Israel has launched a major military operation targeting Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile facilities, inflicting heavy damage on above-ground structures at sites including Natanz and Isfahan. Despite these strikes, Iran’s deeply fortified underground bunkers like Fordow have largely survived due to Israel’s lack of U.S.-supplied bunker-busting munitions. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar has stated that regime change is not the goal, but rather the dismantling of Iran's nuclear capabilities. The United States, initially distancing itself from the attack, is now considering greater involvement amid concerns about Iran's capacity to enrich uranium to weapons grade. Analysts remain divided over whether Israel's actions have meaningfully set back Iran’s nuclear program, especially without direct American military support. The operation has reignited international debates about the effectiveness and implications of Israel’s strategy.