Ripples spread across the world after US strikes Iran’s nuclear facilities at Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan
Trump calls it “a great success”
US President Donald Trump, who announced the air strikes, said, “Iran’s key nuclear enrichment facilities were completely and completely destroyed.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth added: “The President allowed a delicate operation to neutralize the threats against our national interests revealed by the Iranian nuclear program.”
Despite the aggressive movement, Pentagon said the US did not want a full -scale war with Iran.
Iran threatens retaliation, hormuz closes the Strait
Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded strongly: “There would be no return to diplomacy until retaliation was.”
The Iranian Parliament approved the closure of the Hormuz Strait, a key waterway where 20% of world oil passes. The final decision belongs to Iran’s Supreme National Security Council.
“The United States showed that they did not respect international law. They only understand the language of threat and power, AR Araghchi said in Istanbul to condemn the UN Security Council to condemn the attack.
Gulf, Alert, Europe calls for restriction
Countries in the Gulf, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain, raised their security levels. Bahrain warned the drivers to avoid the main roads, while Kuwait opened emergency shelters. Nuclear security agencies in the UAE and Saudi Arabia did not report a sign of radiation.
In Europe, England, France and Germany, we have constantly explained that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon and no longer pose a threat to regional security. ”
They offered Iran to help find a solution and called on to return to negotiations.
“We are ready to contribute to this goal in coordination with all parties.”
Russia and China condemn strikes, Israel praises the action
Russia and China have published strong condemnation of US strikes.
However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said: “Trump’s decision to target Iran’s nuclear facilities with the great and honest power of the United States will change the date.”
Shortly after the US air strikes, Iran fired more missiles to Israel, wounded many people in Tel Aviv and destroyed buildings. However, Iran has not yet attacked US military bases or has not tried to completely prevent oil exports, it shows that it can try to avoid total war.
Global Clock: IAEA, DHS REACT
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said that the increase in radiation has not been detected. His head Rafael Mariano Grossi called an emergency meeting of the board of directors.
A US warning warning warning on the “increasing threat environment” within the country following its strikes.
While satellite images are damaged on Fordo and nearby entrances, it is unclear how much of the underground site is hit. Iran reportedly carried some enriched uraniums before bombing.
Inputs from agencies
