In a significant military development, former President Donald Trump authorized a series of targeted U.S. airstrikes on key Iranian nuclear facilities, including those located in Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. The operation was described by Trump as a “strategic success,” and comes at a time of heightened regional tensions following earlier events involving Israel and Iran.
Official White House photos released shortly after the strikes showed Trump in the Situation Room, wearing his signature red cap and surrounded by top military and intelligence officials, as final decisions were made. The images quickly circulated across news and social media, symbolizing a moment of assertive American military policy.
The strikes follow a period of increasing instability in the region, particularly after Israel conducted air operations on Iranian sites earlier this month. In response, the United States took coordinated action aimed at limiting the development of nuclear capabilities in Iran, according to Pentagon sources.
Iran’s government strongly criticized the strikes. Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi described the action as a violation of international norms and pledged to respond through diplomatic channels. Iranian state media also reported damage to infrastructure and noted unconfirmed reports of injuries, although U.S. officials emphasized efforts were made to avoid civilian areas.
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