Unprecedented military action
The Fordow website, in particular, was targeted with GBU-57 bombsdesigned to penetrate protected underground structures in depth. This attack hit the heart of the Iranian nuclear enrichment program, which had been considered “impregnable” so far. According to what reported by To Jazeerasome satellite images would show three craters on the Iranian site of Fordow, the most important of the three affected. The missile defense system would also be completely destroyed.
Also the website of Natanz He was hit with the “Bunker Buster” bombs. Instead, a Usa Navy submarine in the Persian Gulf has launched over 20 Tomahawk missiles which have inflicted numerous damage to the third Iranian nuclear center, that of Isfahan.
During the American attack, the general explained Dan Cainethe Iranian defense forces have not exploded even a blow against hunting and the US bombers engaged in the military operation. Israeli combat planes were not involved. “We devastated the Iranian nuclear program, but – he explained instead Pete Hegseth – It should be emphasized that the operation did not target Iranian troops or the Iranian population “because” the attack did not aim at the change of regime “.
Trump’s message and the Iranian reaction
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, after the attack has communicated to the world that the main Iran nuclear enrichment plants have been “completely canceled”. The generals were instead cautious, stating that it will take time to correctly define the exact outcome of the raid but certainly the damage has been huge. Trump said that “Iran has to make peace now” and that further attacks will be possible if Tehran will not accept a diplomatic solution. Iran, however, reacted firmly: the Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchicondemned the operation by calling it “without law and criminal” and said that the country “reserves all the options to defend its sovereignty”.
Israel and the role of allies
The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahuhe praised the American attack by calling him “a historical decision” and reiterated the concept of “peace through strength”. The allies of the United States in the region, while continuing to work closely with Washington, remain in a state of maximum alert. According to what is reported by General Caine, No notice was given to the American troops in the region Before the attack, and these remain ready to respond to possible counterattacks.
In the United States, the authorities intensified the security measures in different cities to prevent any retaliation. Meanwhile, Tehran has launched new missiles to Israel and threatened further attacks. The situation in the region remains particularly tense. Alarm sirens continue to resonate in Israel, where explosions were heard from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. On the diplomatic front, the UN expressed concern about what defines a “dangerous escalation”.
A targeted military action or the beginning of new tensions?
With the attack on the three Iranian nuclear sites, Washington hardly hit Tehran’s nuclear skills. However, Trump’s strategy does not seem to include a change of regime, despite the previous warnings against the Iranian supreme guide, the Ayatollah Wings Khameneiwhich still remains hidden in who knows which bunker. It remains to be seen how international dialogue will evolve in an already highly explosive situation. According to Hegseth, that of tonight “was not an unlimited mission”, because “Trump assigned a clear and targeted mission to hit Iran’s nuclear capabilities”. Then it is clear that “everything can happen in a conflict”, but “the purpose was intentionally limited”. America “does not seek war”, clarified. “Donald Trump wants peace and Iran should follow him.”
Finally, the defense secretary clarified that the Trump administration “respected the notification requirements of the War Powers Act” and informed the members of the Congress of attacks immediately “after the planes had taken off safely”.
