US Enters Conflict Between Israel and Iran
The United States directly intervened in the conflict between Israel and Iran. It conducted significant airstrikes against Iran's nuclear facilities. The attacks were authorized mere minutes before they were launched by former President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance claimed.
Trump's Last-Minute Decision
JD Vance reported that Trump took considerable time debating whether to approve the strike. He finally signed off on the mission just minutes before the bombs were released. Vance indicated that while Trump could have called off the mission, he went ahead.
US Monitoring Iran's Response
The US is now waiting to see what Iran will do next, Vance stated. Authorities are waiting to see if Iran will attack American forces or go ahead with its nuclear program. More will be known in the next 24 hours, he added.
Increasing Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz
Vance cautioned that the situation is extremely volatile. He said that Iran has made threats indirectly so far. But he warned that any action by Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz would heighten tensions greatly. He called such an action self-destructive, implying that it would hurt Iran's economy greatly.
Trump Asserts Significant Damage to Iran's Nuclear Program
Former President Trump also made a comment on the operation via a social media post. He asserted satellite photos indicate Iran's nuclear facilities have been greatly damaged. Trump stated, "Wiped out is the right word," when describing the level of damage.
Details of the US Airstrike on Iran
The American military attacked nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan at dawn Sunday. B2 bombers were used and released 14 bunker-buster bombs on the Fordow facility, which is 90 meters underground. Satellite images indicated that the facility's entrance was extensively damaged, with smoke billowing from the site.
Iran's Possible Retaliation
In response to the attacks, Iran is reportedly preparing to close the Strait of Hormuz. This waterway is vital for global oil shipments. Such a move, if confirmed, would mark a sharp escalation in the conflict between the US and Iran.
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