Cliff Notes
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President Trump announced successful U.S. airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, including the fortified Fordow enrichment facility, marking direct U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict.
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The attack reportedly involved the use of six ‘bunker buster’ bombs on Fordow, with Trump urging Iran to cease its activities immediately to avoid further military action.
- An Iranian state TV commentator declared all U.S. citizens and military personnel in the region as legitimate targets, raising concerns about potential retaliation.
‘Fordow is gone’: US warplanes strike three nuclear sites in Iran
The US has carried out a “very successful attack” on three nuclear sites on Iran, President Donald Trump has said.
The strikes, which the US leader announced on social media, reportedly include a hit on the heavily-protected Fordow enrichment plant which is buried deep under a mountain.
The other sites hit were at Natanz and Isfahan. It brings the US into direct involvement in the war between Israel and Iran.
In a posting on Truth Social, Mr Trump said, “All planes are safely on their way home” and he congratulated “our great American Warriors.” He added: “Fordow is gone.”
He also threatened further strikes on Iran unless it doesn’t “stop immediately”, adding: “Now is the time for peace.”
It is not yet clear if the UK was directly involved in the attack.