US-Israel Strikes Iran Nuclear Sites | Breaking News
The Middle East is on high alert as the U.S.and Israel launched strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, triggering a surge in regional tensions. Iranian missiles targeted Israel, forcing citizens to seek shelter. Simultaneously, the U.S. swiftly evacuated American citizens amidst the rapidly deteriorating situation, deploying evacuation flights and a cruise ship. Iran condemned the attacks and warned of ”everlasting consequences” setting the stage for potential retaliation. Explosions and flames were observed at key facilities.News Directory 3 provides breaking updates on this escalating crisis. With airspace closures looming and global powers reacting, the situation remains volatile. Discover what’s next …
Iran Nuclear Sites Attacked; Missiles Launched at Israel
Tensions in the Middle East have escalated sharply following reported attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities. The Israeli military said missiles were launched from Iran toward Israeli territory, prompting warnings for the public to seek shelter.
The strikes, which targeted sites including Isfahan, Fordo, and Natanz, drew immediate condemnation from Iranian officials. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran “reserves all options” to retaliate, warning of “everlasting consequences” for the U.S.if its nuclear sites are further targeted.
According to Iran’s semiofficial Fars news agency, explosions were heard near the Fordo facility around 2:05 a.m. local time.A reporter on the scene described intense anti-aircraft fire and flames erupting from the direction of the site, accompanied by smoke and dust.
In response to the escalating situation, the U.S. has stepped up efforts to evacuate American citizens from israel. the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem initiated evacuation flights, with 67 citizens flown to Athens, greece, on Saturday. Additional flights were planned for Sunday. A cruise ship carrying over 1,000 Americans, including Jewish youth, also arrived in Cyprus.
Israel’s Airport Authority announced the closure of the country’s airspace to all flights “due to recent developments.”
Following the attacks, Iran’s National Nuclear Safety System Center stated that radiation detectors recorded no radioactive release from the targeted sites. “There is no danger to the residents living around the aforementioned sites,” the center said.
A U.S. official,speaking on condition of anonymity,said the military used “bunker-buster” bombs in the attack on the Fordo nuclear fuel enrichment plant. U.S. submarines also reportedly launched approximately 30 Tomahawk land attack missiles. The targets of these missiles remain unclear.
Israeli officials lauded the strikes. President Isaac Herzog thanked then-President Trump and described the strikes as a “decisive moment between the axis of terror and evil and the axis of hope.” Defense Minister called it a “historic decision.”
Netanyahu said Trump called him after the strikes.”It was a very warm conversation, very emotional,” Netanyahu said, calling Trump a friend of israel.