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US Joins Israel in Airstrikes on Three Iranian Nuclear Sites

Striking underground enrichment facilities, the United States has drawn warnings of retaliation, with global leaders urging a return to diplomacy.

Image sattelite diffusée par la société Maxar Technologies montrant le site nucléaire iranien de Fordo, le 14 juin 2025
Donald Trump etMarco Rubio dans la Situation Room de la Maison-Blanche.
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Le site nucléaire iranien de Fordow a été ciblée par des bombardiers furtifs B-2, le 22 juin 2025.

Overview

  • The strikes targeted Fordo, Natanz and Ispahan using B-2 stealth bombers and Tomahawk cruise missiles in a coordinated operation.
  • The Pentagon reports that key underground uranium-enrichment facilities were severely damaged, effectively crippling Iran’s nuclear capabilities.
  • Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the assault as “scandalous,” warning of “eternal consequences” following Washington’s direct intervention.
  • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the operation as a decisive move for regional security and publicly thanked President Trump for America’s support.
  • United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called the action a direct threat to global peace, while European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged de-escalation and renewed negotiations.