US Strikes Iranian Nuclear Sites, Escalates Conflict

The United States, led by President Donald Trump, has conducted airstrikes on Iran's principal nuclear facilities at Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan, marking the first major US military action on Iranian soil since 1979. The strikes, carried out by B-2 Spirit bombers with GBU-57 bunker-buster bombs, targeted deeply fortified nuclear infrastructure. Trump called the operation a 'very successful attack' and cautioned Iran against further retaliation, threatening additional strikes if peace is not achieved. The US informed Israel in advance and Trump addressed the nation afterward, emphasizing the goal of restoring peace. This US action follows over a week of Israeli airstrikes on Iran's military and nuclear assets, as well as Iranian missile retaliation. The escalation has drawn warnings from European allies and the UN nuclear watchdog about the dangerous precedent of attacking nuclear facilities.