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U.S. Conducts Precision Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites

Homeland Security warns of likely Iranian cyber assaults on U.S. networks in response

A "No war on Iran" banner is held as people attend an anti-war demonstration in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 21, 2025. REUTERS/David Swanson/File Photo
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Overview

  • U.S. warplanes and submarines struck uranium enrichment centers at Fordo and Natanz and a facility near Isfahan, inflicting severe damage on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.
  • A Department of Homeland Security bulletin predicts likely low-level cyberattacks by pro-Iranian hacktivists and state-affiliated actors targeting U.S. networks.
  • DHS officials warn that violent extremist activity could increase domestically if Iran issues calls for retaliatory attacks on U.S. targets.
  • President Trump said future strikes would be more extensive if Iran refuses to enter negotiations over its nuclear program.
  • Cybersecurity experts highlight Iran’s past breaches of U.S. water and wastewater systems and caution that critical infrastructure remains vulnerable.