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International Alarm Mounts After US Strikes Iranian Nuclear Sites; Tehran Vows Retaliation


Iran foreign minister Abbas Araghchi
Iran foreign minister Abbas Araghchi


Global alarm intensified in the early hours of Sunday, June 22, 2025, following a series of coordinated U.S. airstrikes on three key Iranian nuclear facilities. The attacks, confirmed by U.S. President Donald Trump, mark a dramatic escalation in regional tensions, drawing immediate condemnation from several nations and urgent calls for de-escalation from the United Nations.


The targeted sites included Iran’s uranium enrichment facilities at Fordow and Natanz, as well as a research and development complex near Isfahan, all deemed critical to the country’s nuclear program. While details on the extent of the damage remain unconfirmed by independent sources, President Trump declared the strikes a “very successful attack” in a statement posted on Truth Social.


In Tehran, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi swiftly condemned the “outrageous” attacks on what he described as Iran’s “peaceful nuclear installations,” warning of “everlasting consequences.” Iranian state media reported that Tehran has called for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, emphasizing its right to retaliate under the UN Charter. Simultaneously, initial reports suggest Iran has launched missile attacks on central and northern Israel, resulting in at least 20 casualties, signaling a rapid and dangerous tit-for-tat.


The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) stated it has not detected any increase in off-site radiation levels following the strikes, but noted it is closely monitoring the situation.


Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lauded the U.S. action. In an early-morning video address, Netanyahu stated, “President Trump and I often say: ‘Peace through strength.’ First comes strength, then comes peace. And tonight, Donald Trump and the United States acted with a lot of strength.” His comments underscored the close coordination between Washington and Jerusalem in the military campaign against their shared rival.


The strikes come amidst a backdrop of simmering tensions and a breakdown in diplomatic efforts to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions. While the U.S. and Israel assert the strikes were preventative measures against a potential nuclear weapon, Iran consistently maintains its nuclear program is for peaceful energy purposes.

The international community now braces for potential further retaliatory actions from Tehran, with analysts warning of a possible wider regional conflict that could destabilize global energy markets and endanger international peace and security.

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