In a forceful address, President Donald Trump announced that the US military launched massive, precision strikes on three critical Iranian nuclear facilities: Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. He declared the objective was to destroy Iran's nuclear enrichment capacity and eliminate the nuclear threat.
Trump hailed the strikes as a "spectacular military success," asserting that Iran's key enrichment facilities were "completely and totally obliterated." He stated that Iran, as the "bully of the Middle East," must now seek peace.
The President warned that if Iran does not pursue peace, future attacks would be "far greater and a lot easier," with many targets remaining that could be neutralized rapidly. He emphasized the unparalleled capability of the US military.
Trump thanked and congratulated Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu for their close collaboration in addressing the threat to Israel. He also commended the Israeli military and the American patriots who executed the operation.
Globally, reactions varied. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the strikes as a "dangerous escalation" and a "direct threat to international peace and security," urging diplomacy. Countries like Iraq, New Zealand, China, Japan, and South Korea called for de-escalation and dialogue.
Conversely, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and many US Congressional Republicans praised Trump's decisive action, viewing it as a historic step to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. The IAEA reported no increase in off-site radiation levels following the strikes.
What are your thoughts on the international community's varied reactions to these strikes?
Source: https://www.arabnews.com/node/2605354/world