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