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USA Officially Joins the War as Joint Attack on Iran with Israel Begins

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The United States has officially joined Israeli operations against Iran for the first time since the conflict began. President Trump announced the start of joint military action.

Trump announced an attack on three key Iranian nuclear facilities.

June 22, the first day of full-scale war in the Middle East

Donald Trump’s comments from his Truth Social

We have completed our very successful attack on three nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz and Esfahan. All planes are now outside Iranian airspace. The full payload of BOMBS was dropped on the main site, Fordow. All planes are safely on their way home. Congratulations to our wonderful American warriors. There is no other army in the world that could have done this. NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE! Thank you for your attention to this matter. DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (June 21, 23:50 UTC)

ANY RETALIATION BY IRAN AGAINST THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WILL BE MET WITH FORCE FAR GREATER THAN WHAT WE HAVE WITNESSED TONIGHT. THANK YOU! DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (June 22, 02:35 UTC)

The American strike: details of the operation

President Donald Trump confirmed strikes on three main Iranian nuclear facilities: Fordow, Natanz and Esfahan. The operation was carried out by American bombers capable of carrying heavy bunker-buster bombs, able to penetrate the thick layers of rock and concrete protecting Iran’s underground installations. All aircraft safely left Iranian airspace, and according to Trump the facilities were „completely destroyed”.

Iran’s reaction and the threat of escalation

Iran responded with threats of „eternal consequences” and announced that every American and US soldier in the region is now a „legitimate target”. Tehran is demanding an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council and accuses the US of violating international law. Iranian authorities assure that there has been no leak of radioactive materials and there is no threat to residents.

Israel’s support and international reactions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Trump’s decision, calling it „bold” and historic. He stressed that the US is the only country capable of carrying out such an operation. At the same time, the United Kingdom, although it had previously called for de-escalation, deemed Iran’s nuclear program a serious threat to international security and supported US actions.

US plans and future prospects

Trump announced that if Iran does not agree to „peace”, the US will be ready for further strikes. He noted that the goal of the operation was to halt Iran’s nuclear program, which – according to American and Israeli authorities – would pose a deadly threat to the region and the world. The president stressed that „there will either be peace or tragedy for Iran” – leaving no doubt about Washington’s determination.

The US and Israeli operation is a breakthrough in the conflict that has been going on for more than a week. While it is not yet clear how the situation will develop, one thing is certain – the United States has officially sided with Israel in the war with Iran, and the region stands on the brink of further escalation.

Key takeaways

  • The US has for the first time officially joined Israeli operations against Iran.
  • American bombers attacked three key Iranian nuclear facilities.
  • Iran promises retaliation and wants to bring the matter to the UN.
  • Israel and part of the international community support US actions.
  • Trump announces further strikes if Iran does not agree to peace.

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Tomasz Kamiński, redaktor serwisu DigitalNexus.pl. Zajmuje się tematyką show-biznesową i rozrywką. Ukończył dziennikarstwo i medioznawstwo na Uniwersytecie Warszawskim. W wolnym czasie gra w gry, jest fanatykiem Call of Duty. W temacie gier pisze od 2008 roku.