In a major military escalation, President Donald Trump announced that the United States successfully targeted and bombed three critical nuclear sites in Iran, including the fortified Fordo facility. Characterizing the operation as a “very successful attack,” Trump took to Truth Social to declare the event an “historic moment” for the U.S., Israel, and the wider world. He explicitly stated that the objective of the strike was to compel Iran to end the current war, signaling a hardline approach to non-proliferation and regional security.
The reaction from Tehran was swift and defiant. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi denounced the military action as a “dangerous, lawless, and criminal” act that violates international norms. In a statement released on X, Araghchi warned of “everlasting consequences” and urged the United Nations to intervene against the American aggression. Invoking the UN Charter, the Foreign Minister asserted that Iran reserves the right to a legitimate response in self-defense to protect its national sovereignty and people, leaving the door open for future retaliation.
