The United States has launched a strong military strike against three key Iranian nuclear installations – Fordow Natanz Esfahan and Natanz, in a coordinated attack over the course of the night. The attack was conducted by B-2 stealth bombers armed with bombs that weigh 30,000 pounds to destroy bunkers as well as Tomahawk missiles fired from submarines.
According to the reports that the strikes were aimed at destroying the nuclear enrichment facilities of Iran. Fordow, the Fordow facility, situated deep in an mountain, was struck by six bombs that destroyed bunkers as well as Natanz as well as Esfahan were targeted with an array of bombs as well as missiles.
The president Donald Trump described the mission as “very successful” and confirmed that every U.S. aircraft returned safely. Trump warned that additional actions could be considered if the current situation doesn’t calm down. Trump also said the aim of the mission is to stop Iran’s progress towards nuclear arms.
The military stressed that the strike was conducted using the aid of intelligence and logistical assistance, as well as in close cooperation with the regional allies. The strikes targeted specifically at nuclear sites of development but the impact on geopolitics has had a direct impact.
Iran acknowledged the attack however, it claims that no leak of radiation was detected. But, Tehran described the strikes as an escalation of danger and promised to retaliate. Security measures have been tightened across the region, while the flight routes that connect Iran as well as neighboring regions have been diverted to reduce the risk.
Within the U.S., political reactions differ. People who support the strike claim the strike sends a clear signal to Iran. The opposition says that carrying out such massive attacks without consent from Congress creates a dangerous precedent.
The international bodies are monitoring closely. The UN Secretary-General has called on the restraining of all actors and called on them to resume the dialogue. The IAEA is the world’s most respected nuclear watchdog, found that there was no radiation significant outside of the zones of concern.
It is the first direct U.S. military attack on the Iranian nuclear power plant up to now and may signal an end to the current tensions that exist among Iran, Israel, and the west.
