US, Israel Strike Iran Nuclear Sites; Tehran Warns of Consequences

The United States, under President Donald Trump, joined Israel in conducting airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—using B-2 stealth bombers and bunker-buster bombs. Trump warned Iran that any retaliation would be met with significantly greater force and urged Tehran to agree to end the conflict, framing the strikes as a necessary action against perceived threats. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the attacks as a grave violation of international law and the UN Charter, accusing Trump of betraying both Iran and his own nation by undermining diplomacy and escalating tensions. Araghchi called on the United Nations Security Council to take urgent action and stated that Iran reserves the right to defend its sovereignty, emphasizing that the attacks were based on false claims. The strikes signify a shift in US policy, with Trump moving from initially distancing the US from Israeli attacks to directly engaging in military action, raising concerns about potential escalation and the risk of a broader regional conflict. Meanwhile, Iran plans to consult with Russia and China to reassess diplomatic strategies amid the new realities created by the attacks.