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U.S. Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites Escalate Middle East Tensions

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that U.S. forces carried out precision strikes on key Iranian nuclear facilities, describing the operation as a “very successful attack” that “completely and totally obliterated” Iran’s primary enrichment sites.

The strikes, which U.S. officials said involved B-2 stealth bombers and precision-guided munitions, targeted the Fordow underground enrichment facility, the Natanz complex, and the nuclear technology center at Isfahan. The operation, informally referred to in some circles as “Midnight Hammer,” comes amid heightened tensions following Israel’s military campaign against Iran and concerns over Tehran’s advancing nuclear program.

In a statement from the White House, Trump said the action was necessary to neutralize what he called an imminent nuclear threat to the region. Israeli officials welcomed the strikes, with senior government sources describing them as a “historic step” that significantly degraded Iran’s ability to develop nuclear weapons.

Iran swiftly condemned the attacks. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called the strikes “outrageous and criminal,” accusing the United States of violating international law and Iran’s sovereignty. In a televised address, Araghchi said Iran “reserves all options” and would exercise its right to self-defense, raising fears of potential retaliation through proxy militias, ballistic missiles, or attempts to disrupt shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

European leaders expressed deep concern over the escalation. Diplomats in London, Paris, and Berlin warned that the strikes could undermine global non-proliferation efforts and trigger broader instability. A senior EU official described the situation as “extremely dangerous,” citing risks of higher oil prices, increased refugee flows, and potential spillover into a wider regional conflict.

At the United Nations, ambassadors urged restraint. Secretary-General António Guterres called for an immediate de-escalation and return to diplomatic channels, emphasizing that “military action cannot substitute for a sustainable political solution.”

Assessments of the damage remain preliminary and vary widely. U.S. and Israeli intelligence sources claim the strikes set back Iran’s nuclear program by years. However, independent analysts and some Western intelligence reports suggest the impact may be more limited, noting that Iran had previously dispersed parts of its nuclear infrastructure and retained significant technical expertise.

As of early June 2026, the strikes mark the latest chapter in a volatile cycle of confrontation, temporary ceasefires, and fragile negotiations between Iran, Israel, and the United States. Tehran has begun limited rebuilding efforts at affected sites while maintaining its demands for sanctions relief and recognition of its right to uranium enrichment.

The situation remains fluid, with global markets watching closely for any signs of further escalation or renewed diplomatic engagement. Oil prices rose more than 4% in early trading amid fears of supply disruptions.