US joins Israeli strikes on Iran, strikes key nuclear sites
The United States has officially entered the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, launching coordinated strikes on key Iranian nuclear facilities. US President Donald Trump confirmed the operation, declaring that the attacks on three major nuclear sites were 'highly successful.'
In a statement released on Truth Social, Trump announced that the Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear sites were all hit during the operation. "The Fordow facility is now completely destroyed," Trump claimed, adding that US military aircraft were returning from the mission.
"NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE!" Trump wrote, urging de-escalation in a brief televised speech from the White House. He warned that while Iran’s future could still hold peace, further conflict was possible if tensions continued, emphasizing that “many more targets” remained if necessary.
According to Trump, the targeted sites were central to Iran’s nuclear enrichment program, which he described as “completely and totally obliterated.”
In response, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the US actions as a clear violation of international law. He accused Washington of breaching the UN Charter, the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), and Iran’s sovereign rights.
“The United States, a permanent member of the UN Security Council, has carried out an illegal and dangerous attack on peaceful nuclear facilities,” Araghchi stated online. He warned that the consequences of these strikes would be long-lasting and called on other UN member states to take the matter seriously.
“Iran retains the right to defend its sovereignty, interests, and people by any means necessary,” he added.
The strikes followed more than a week of intense clashes between Israeli and Iranian forces, with casualties reported on both sides. The situation now risks further spiraling into a broader regional conflict.
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