US Strikes Iranian Nuclear Sites, Escalates Conflict

President Donald Trump announced U.S. airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites—Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan—using B-2 bombers and bunker-buster bombs, marking direct U.S. entry into Israel’s ongoing military campaign against Iran’s nuclear program. All U.S. aircraft returned safely, and Trump called the mission a 'very successful attack' and an 'historic moment,' urging Iran to end the conflict. The operation followed a week of Israeli strikes that weakened some Iranian defenses and military infrastructure. Iranian leaders warned that U.S. intervention could trigger a broader regional war, while U.S. officials increased security for American forces in anticipation of possible retaliation. Republican senators praised the action, but regional actors like Yemen’s Houthi rebels threatened renewed attacks against U.S. interests in response. The situation has raised concerns about escalating conflict across the Middle East.