If Iran and Israel do stop firing, Trump's high-risk strikes may pay off

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  US President Donald Trump took a gamble by inserting the US into the worsening conflict between Israel and Iran, but it may have paid off - at least for now. Trump announced on Monday evening that the two countries had agreed to a ceasefire that he said could lead to a lasting peace. If the American president has in fact ended what he labelled the " 12 Day War ", it would make for a significant step back from the brink of a conflict that seemed on the verge of engulfing the region, along with pulling America further in after US airstrikes hit Iranian nuclear facilities on Saturday. "Provided that the Israeli regime stops its illegal aggression against the Iranian people no later than 4 am Tehran time," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a statement, "we have no intention to continue our response afterwards." The Israeli government later said it agreed to the proposal after "achieving the objectives" of its attacks on Iran. The tw...

Trump says US has bombed Iran’s Fordow, Isfahan, Natanz nuclear sites

 




US Strikes Iranian Nuclear Sites; Tensions Escalate in Middle East

President Donald Trump says U.S. forces have conducted "very successful" strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. He also issued a stern warning against any retaliation, stating:    “Remember, there are many targets left.”


Iran Responds with Missile Attack and Strong Warnings

Iranian Foreign Minister called the U.S. attacks "outrageous," describing them as strikes on Iran’s "peaceful nuclear installations" and warning they will have  "everlasting consequences."

His comments followed an Iranian missile attack on central and northern Israel, which wounded at least 20 people.


Nuclear Watchdog Reports No Radiation Risk

The International Nuclear Energy Watchdog stated that there have been no reports of increased off-site radiation levels following the U.S. strikes on the Iranian sites.


Israel Supports U.S. Action

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Trump’s "bold decision" and confirmed that Israel and the U.S. acted in full coordination during the military operation.


Casualty Figures Rise on Both Sides

According to Iranian sources:

  • More than 400 people have been killed

  • At least 3,056 others wounded
    since Israel launched its attack on June 13.

In Israel:

  • At least 24 people have been killed
    in Iranian retaliatory strikes.

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