Israel Launches Unprecedented Strikes on Iran Nuclear Sites

Israel has launched a series of unprecedented strikes on Iran, targeting its nuclear facilities and senior military leaders. The scale of the attacks and the resulting damage are yet to be fully assessed. Iran, in response, has accused the United States of involvement in the Israeli attacks, stating that the assault could not have occurred without U.S. "coordination and permission." The Iranian foreign ministry emphasized that the U.S. would also bear responsibility for the consequences of what it termed the "Zionist regime’s aggression." Iran has asserted its right to take countermeasures against Israel.

Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump had stated that the U.S. was not involved in the attack but acknowledged being aware of the plans. Despite the Trump administration's claims that the Israeli strikes were unilateral and without American involvement, Iran's foreign ministry maintained that the attack could not have taken place without U.S. support. The Iranian leadership, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has vowed retaliation for the strikes, which have resulted in the deaths of senior military officials and nuclear scientists, according to Iranian state media.

The attack marks the most extensive military operation against Iran since the country's 1980-88 war with Iraq. Israeli forces conducted multiple waves of nationwide bombings, targeting key nuclear and military sites. The implications of these strikes are significant, potentially escalating tensions in the region and prompting a broader conflict. Experts have noted that the attack could have far-reaching consequences for regional stability and international relations.