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In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, the United States has formally joined the fray, as confirmed by President Trump. The President announced on social media that the US military carried out strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, aligning directly with Israel’s objective to diminish Iran’s nuclear capabilities. The military operation, which involved relocating B-2 bombers from a Missouri Air Force base, concluded with all aircraft safely out of Iranian airspace. Trump emphasized an urgent desire for peace and stated that he would address the nation at 7 p.m. to discuss the situation further.
The conflict has intensified over the past week, with reports of renewed air strikes exchanged between Israel and Iran. Israeli forces reportedly targeted Iran’s primary nuclear research facility, while retaliatory actions from Iran included drone attacks against Israeli targets, marking a rare breach of Israel’s air defenses. Both nations have sustained heavy military actions, with claims from Israel of having eliminated two high-ranking commanders from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Trump noted a limited timeframe for potential diplomatic negotiations, suggesting a two-week window to de-escalate tensions. However, talks in Geneva and Turkey have yet to yield progress. Iran’s foreign minister has expressed deep concerns, stating that Iran will not engage in discussions while Israel’s military actions persist. He warned that US involvement could pose serious dangers for the broader region.
In the United States, reactions are multifaceted, with Iranian Americans voicing their opposition to the US’s military engagement. Scientist Ali Mousavi was among a group of demonstrators in Kirkland, Washington, highlighting the pain and loss experienced by families due to the conflict. Mousavi articulated that the majority of Iranian citizens desire change driven by their own people, without interference from foreign powers. In contrast, the Israeli government defends its military actions as part of a targeted campaign against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, while Iran has vowed to retaliate, launching hundreds of missiles and drones at key Israeli cities.
