US inserts itself into Israel’s war with Iran, striking 3 Iranian nuclear sites

The U.S. launched airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites early Sunday, joining Israel’s war against Iran’s nuclear program in a high‑risk move that could spark a wider regional conflict. President Trump claimed the sites were "completely obliterated" and warned of further attacks if Iran retaliates. Iran condemned the strikes, vowed to respond, and called for a U.N. Security Council meeting. The attack involved U.S. stealth bombers and bunker‑buster bombs targeting Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan, marking the first combat use of the GBU‑57 bomb. Though Trump previously opposed foreign military entanglements, he sided with Israel after its strikes had already weakened Iran’s defenses. The U.N. and global leaders expressed alarm over the potential for a broader war, while Iran maintains its nuclear program is peaceful, but Trump and Israeli officials argue it poses an imminent threat.