Israel Strikes Iran After IAEA Noncompliance Ruling

The International Atomic Energy Agency's Board of Governors has formally declared Iran non-compliant with its nuclear obligations for the first time in 20 years, citing Iran's failure to fully cooperate with inspectors and disclose nuclear materials at undeclared sites. The resolution, backed by the US, France, UK, and Germany, passed with 19 votes in favor and may lead to the restoration of UN sanctions on Iran later this year. In response, Iran announced plans to establish a new uranium enrichment facility and upgrade centrifuges, escalating tensions with Western nations. Israel, claiming Iran is advancing a secret nuclear weapons program, launched strikes on what it described as Iranian nuclear and military targets, stating self-defense as justification. These actions come amid stalled diplomatic efforts and growing fears that Iran could quickly produce enough enriched uranium for several nuclear warheads. The situation has prompted heightened security measures for US personnel in the region and increased concerns over potential military conflict.