US Executes One-Off Strikes on Multiple Iranian Nuclear Sites

The United States, under President Donald Trump's administration, conducted targeted strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, aiming to destroy Iran's nuclear enrichment capacity without seeking an all-out war or regime change. Prior to the attacks, the US reportedly gave Iran advance warning through intermediaries to prevent full-scale conflict and encouraged a return to nuclear deal negotiations. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the operation's success in severely damaging the nuclear sites and emphasized the strikes were not directed against the Iranian people but aimed at ending nuclear threats. The White House released images showing President Trump and top advisers closely monitoring the strikes from the Situation Room, underscoring the administration's hands-on approach to the military action. Despite the decisive nature of the strikes, some core nuclear assets were reportedly preserved by Iran, which had evacuated key personnel and moved enriched uranium to secure locations. The attacks raise concerns about potential escalation in the Middle East, with UN officials cautioning about the broader conflict implications.