Israeli Strikes Hit Iranian Nuclear Sites Amid Iran Missile Attacks, UN Warns of Regional Risk

The UN Security Council held an emergency session to address the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran following Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, including the Natanz enrichment site, which resulted in significant damage and casualties. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) emphasized the grave risks these attacks pose to regional stability and nuclear safety, warning that nuclear facilities must never be targeted due to potential environmental and human harm. Analysts noted that while the strikes damaged enrichment facilities, they avoided Iran's nuclear reactor, which could have caused widespread radioactive contamination. Iran has vowed not to abandon its uranium enrichment rights despite regional tensions and a warning from a friendly country about possible Israeli military action. In the US, President Trump acknowledged the possibility of an Israeli strike on Iran and reiterated that Iran must not develop nuclear weapons, while political figures like Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene opposed US involvement in such conflicts, reflecting a divided stance on US support for Israel's actions. The situation remains highly volatile, with ongoing missile exchanges and heightened security in the region.