U.S. Launches Strikes on Iran After Israeli Attack

Following Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites, the United States launched Operation Midnight Hammer targeting Iran's nuclear infrastructure, resulting in a direct military confrontation between the U.S. and Iran. President Trump claimed the strikes 'obliterated' Iran's nuclear capabilities, but the International Atomic Energy Agency and intelligence sources report Iran still possesses key nuclear components and could resume enrichment within months. The military action sparked intense debate in the U.S. over presidential war powers, with lawmakers criticizing Trump's unilateral decisions and urging de-escalation. The attacks have strengthened Iranian hardliners, weakening moderates and potentially pushing Iran toward a more clandestine nuclear strategy. The IAEA has found Iran non-compliant with nuclear regulations, while Iran maintains its enrichment program is peaceful and remains open to talks, though it refuses to halt its activities. Regional and global tensions have escalated amid uncertainty about Iran's true nuclear capabilities and intentions.