US Strikes Obliterate Three Iranian Nuclear Sites Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions

President Donald Trump ordered U.S. military strikes against three key Iranian nuclear sites at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, claiming the facilities were "completely and totally obliterated" and that Iran's nuclear program was devastated. The strikes, carried out under "Operation Midnight," involved bunker-buster bombs, Tomahawk missiles, and stealth bombers, with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calling the operation an overwhelming success that has obliterated Tehran's nuclear ambitions. However, independent analysis and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have yet to confirm the full extent of the damage, and concerns remain that Iran may move its nuclear program underground, complicating monitoring efforts. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the attacks, stating that diplomatic talks are now irrelevant since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran amid ongoing negotiations. The strikes have escalated tensions in a region already destabilized by conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, raising the prospect of a broader confrontation. Meanwhile, President Trump is expected to decide soon on the U.S. stance regarding involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict.