Israel Strikes Iranian Nuclear, Missile Sites, Foils Larger Attack

Israel has launched a significant military campaign, dubbed Operation Rising Lion, targeting multiple Iranian nuclear facilities, substantially damaging Iran's nuclear enrichment capabilities and infrastructure related to nuclear weapons development. Israeli airstrikes have also focused on Iranian ballistic missile launchers and air defense systems, aiming to prevent imminent attacks on Israel, though some missile strikes still caused casualties in Israeli cities such as Beersheba. Israel has informed the United States of its intention to conclude this campaign soon, but the conflict’s duration remains uncertain as Iran threatens retaliation, including activating sleeper terror cells on U.S. soil. U.S. involvement, supporting Israel's military operations, has drawn sharp criticism from Tehran, which accuses Washington and President Donald Trump of escalating the conflict and waging war against Iran. Despite the heavy damage inflicted, concerns remain over remaining Iranian enriched uranium stocks and centrifuges, which could be used in the future to rebuild weapon-grade uranium production. The international community remains alert as Iran contemplates its next moves following the weekend attacks that the U.S. claims have crippled key nuclear facilities.