US Airstrikes on Iran Nuclear Sites Escalate Middle East Tensions Globally

President Donald Trump ordered U.S. military strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities, aiming to eliminate Iran's nuclear threat, which he declared successfully destroyed. The strikes have escalated tensions in the Middle East, with Iran condemning the attacks as unlawful and threatening proportionate retaliation, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the operation. The U.S. Department of State and Homeland Security issued global security alerts warning Americans of increased threats, including possible terrorist and cyberattacks linked to the conflict. Domestically, the strikes sparked debate over Trump's authority to act without Congressional approval, with critics arguing the action amounts to a declaration of war, while supporters claim it was a limited, necessary measure. Local and state authorities in the U.S. are monitoring for potential retaliatory threats, increasing security in sensitive areas despite no specific credible threats. Internationally, the European Union called for de-escalation and negotiations, whereas Russia condemned the bombings as violations of international law, highlighting the risk of broader regional instability.