U.S. and Israel Conduct Military Strikes on Iran

On a Saturday, the United States and Israel initiated a series of military strikes targeting Iranian cities, including Tehran, as part of a preemptive attack. President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. had begun major combat operations, with reports indicating multiple Iranian cities were affected.

The strikes were described as a response to Iran's nuclear missile program, which Trump and Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz characterized as an imminent threat. The operation, which included airstrikes on three major Iranian nuclear facilities—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—marked a significant escalation in Middle Eastern tensions and raised global concerns about a broader regional conflict.

Trump expressed gratitude towards U.S. and Israeli forces for their execution of the mission, which he deemed a spectacular military success, following the collapse of diplomatic efforts to negotiate with Tehran. The strikes were also intended to encourage Iranian citizens to seize control of their government post-military operations.