In a dramatic escalation of tensions, President Donald J. Trump issued a forceful warning to Iran on Saturday night after U.S. forces launched precision strikes on three of Iran’s nuclear facilities. The strikes, carried out late Saturday, targeted key sites in Isfahan, Fordow, and Natanz — facilities Iran claims are peaceful but which the U.S. identified as escalating security threats.
What he’s saying:
— Donald J. Trump, President of the United States
The warning was posted on Truth Social shortly after the strikes, drawing global attention and reactions from across the region.
Why it matters:
The late-night airstrikes were followed by a televised address in which Trump hailed the operation as a “spectacular military success.” The attacks mark one of the most aggressive U.S. actions against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure in years, and signal a sharp departure from diplomatic efforts in recent months.
Driving the news:
The strikes, conducted Saturday night, reportedly targeted uranium enrichment and centrifuge operations. Trump praised the U.S. military and thanked Israel for “strategic cooperation.”
Following the attacks, Israeli Prime Minister released a video message on Sunday thanking President Trump for his “unwavering leadership and support,” calling the coordinated action a “historic step in defending global peace and Israeli security.”
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded with sharp condemnation, stating that the United States had committed a “grave violation” of international law and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
— Abbas Araghchi, Foreign Minister of Iran
In accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter, Araghchi said Iran “reserves all options to defend its sovereignty, interests, and people.”
IAEA response:
In a public statement on X (formerly Twitter), the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed that no increase in off-site radiation levels had been reported following the attacks on Iranian nuclear sites, including the underground Fordow facility.
Separately, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi announced he is convening an emergency meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors on Monday to address what he called an “urgent situation” in Iran.
Link to post: IAEA Statement on Emergency Meeting
What’s next:
With Iran promising to respond “with full force” and the U.S. vowing even greater retaliation, diplomatic channels appear frozen. The U.N. Security Council has not yet announced whether it will convene an emergency session, though Iranian officials continue to urge international condemnation of the strikes.
Meanwhile, U.S. military assets across the Middle East have been placed on high alert, and American diplomatic missions are tightening security amid fears of asymmetric retaliation.
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