In a shocking turn of events, Israel has launched a major military strike against Iran’s nuclear sites. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Israeli fighter jets bombed key locations in Iran, including the Natanz nuclear facility, which is the heart of Iran’s nuclear program.
Many people expected that Israel might attack Iran’s nuclear program one day, but few thought it would happen so suddenly and at this scale.
What Happened?
- Dozens of Israeli fighter jets flew into Iranian airspace and attacked major nuclear sites.
- Top Iranian military leaders were killed, including the head of Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard, Hussein Salami.
- Reports also suggest that Israeli intelligence agency Mossad carried out secret missions during these attacks.
- Loud explosions were heard in Tehran at around 3 AM, waking up residents.
- Israel declared these strikes as “preemptive”—meaning they attacked first to stop what they saw as a future threat.
- Israel is now on high alert, preparing for Iran’s possible revenge.
U.S. Response
The United States has said it was not involved in the attacks. American forces in the Middle East were told to prepare for possible danger days before the strike. U.S. embassies in Iraq were also closed and evacuated just before the attacks, suggesting the U.S. may have known something was coming.
Why Did Israel Attack?
Israel said they had no choice. They believe Iran was very close to building a nuclear weapon, which they see as a serious threat to Israel’s survival.
Prime Minister Netanyahu made it clear:
“We will never let those who want to destroy us build the weapons to do so.”
Israel’s goal was to:
- Destroy Iran’s nuclear facilities.
- Target Iran’s top nuclear scientists.
- Hit Iran’s missile systems that could one day carry nuclear bombs.
Israel’s Main Message
Netanyahu said this operation is not only to protect Israel but also to protect other countries, including Arab neighbors and even Europe and America. He warned that Iran’s nuclear missiles could eventually reach far beyond Israel.
He also sent a message to the people of Iran:
“Our fight is not with you, it’s with the regime that controls you.”
Possible Retaliation from Iran
Iran’s nuclear sites are spread out across the country, and experts believe Israel was not able to hit all of them. Iran is likely to strike back. Some reports say Iran has already started retaliating.
The situation is still developing, and more military action could happen in the coming days.
What About Diplomacy?
President Trump said he hopes for peace but repeated that Iran must never get nuclear weapons. He said he’s open to trading and helping Iran if they agree to stop their nuclear plans.
Trump also shared how he once stopped a possible nuclear war between India and Pakistan by encouraging them to focus on trade instead of fighting.