🔥 US‑Israel Strike Iran Nukes; Iran Fires Back—Region on Edge
In June 2025, the Middle East faced a dramatic escalation—**the US and Israel carried out coordinated airstrikes** on Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure. In immediate response, Iran launched a missile barrage and vowed retaliation, raising alarms across the globe.
🇺🇸 US & Israel Strike Iran’s Nuclear Sites
On June 21–22, U.S. B‑2 bombers and submarine-launched Tomahawks, alongside Israeli jets, targeted Iran’s key nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, Isfahan, and even Tehran’s Revolutionary Guard HQ. President Trump described it as “a spectacular success” aimed at eliminating nuclear threats :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.
🚀 Iran Fires Back—Missiles to Israel
Within hours, Iran launched more than 150 ballistic missiles and over 100 drones under “Operation True Promise 3,” targeting Israeli cities including Ashdod and Tel Aviv. Israeli air defenses intercepted most, though at least 22 were injured :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}.
🧠 Mossad’s Stealth Role Revealed
Intelligence reports indicate Mossad prepped covert drone operations inside Iran to neutralize air-defense sites, significantly aiding the U.S.–Israeli strikes :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}.
📍 Strait of Hormuz Threat Looms
Iran’s parliament approved a non-binding motion to close the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic chokepoint for nearly 20% of global oil:contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}. Shipping companies are now navigating cautiously amid rising insurance premiums.
🌍 Global Flashpoints & Reactions
- UN, EU, China, Russia: Urged urgent de-escalation:contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}.
- Qatar, Australia: Called for restraint and negotiation :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}.
- India: Urged calm and diplomacy :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}.
📉 What’s at Stake?
The risk of expanded war trembles global oil markets, disrupting supply chains and economic stability. A closure of Hormuz could spike oil prices by 20% or more. Strategic analysts warn: “We’re one misfire away from full regional war.” :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
✅ Verified Sources:
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Vanity Fair – GOP largely supports Trump strikes on Iran reddit.com+5outlookindia.com+5theguardian.com+5vanityfair.com+1washingtonpost.com+1
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AP News – US, Israel strike symbolic sites including Iran’s Evin prison timesofindia.indiatimes.com+2apnews.com+2thetimes.co.uk+2
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Times of India – Iranian missiles hit Ashdod, Israel strikes Tehran timesofindia.indiatimes.com+1timesofindia.indiatimes.com+1
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The Guardian – War live updates; Tehran nuclear site targeted theguardian.com+1thetimes.co.uk+1
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Times of India – US joins Israel strikes on Iran en.wikipedia.org+15axios.com+15timesofindia.indiatimes.com+15
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Wikipedia – Mossad covert drone operations inside Iran americancenter.org+2en.wikipedia.org+2en.wikipedia.org+2
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