Araghchi, Abbas | Defense and Military Forces | Drones (Pilotless Planes) | International Relations | Iran | Iran-Israel War (2025- ) | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Middle East | Nuclear weapons | Peace Process | Putin, Vladimir V | Russia | Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) | Trump, Donald J | Ukraine | United States | United States International Relations | War and Armed Conflicts
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Bannon, Stephen K | Carlson, Tucker | Cruz, Ted | Defense and Military Forces | Greene, Marjorie Taylor (1974- ) | Iran | Iran-Israel War (2025- ) | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Kirk, Charlie (1993- ) | Nuclear weapons | Republican Party | Trump, Donald J | United States International Relations | United States Politics and Government | War and Armed Conflicts | War and Emergency Powers (US)
Trump Picks a Side on Entering the War in Iran, for Now
Even as he announced the strikes on Iran, President Trump appeared to be rapidly trying to get himself back to the middle by insisting the operation was a one-off.
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Defense and Military Forces | Fordo (Iran) | International Relations | Iran | Iran-Israel War (2025- ) | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Nuclear weapons | United States Defense and Military Forces | United States Politics and Government
Iran’s Fordo Nuclear Site Said to Look Severely Damaged, Not Destroyed
Initial military assessments of the buried nuclear site contrast with the statement on the strike there made by President Trump.
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Bombs and Explosives | Caine, John Daniel (1968- ) | Defense and Military Forces | Defense Department | Fordo (Iran) | Hegseth, Pete | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Isfahan (Iran) | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Joint Chiefs of Staff | Military Aircraft | Missiles and Missile Defense Systems | Natanz (Iran) | Nuclear weapons | Trump, Donald J | United States Defense and Military Forces | United States Politics and Government
Pentagon Details Multipronged Attack on Iranian Nuclear Sites
B-2 stealth bombers, fighter aircraft and submarine-launched cruise missiles struck Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan during “Operation Midnight Hammer.”
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Bombs and Explosives | Caine, John Daniel (1968- ) | Defense and Military Forces | Defense Department | Fordo (Iran) | Hegseth, Pete | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Isfahan (Iran) | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Joint Chiefs of Staff | Military Aircraft | Missiles and Missile Defense Systems | Natanz (Iran) | Nuclear weapons | Trump, Donald J | United States Defense and Military Forces | United States Politics and Government
Pentagon Details Multipronged Attack on Iranian Nuclear Sites
B-2 stealth bombers, fighter aircraft and submarine-launched cruise missiles struck Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan during “Operation Midnight Hammer.”
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Defense and Military Forces | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Middle East | Nuclear weapons | Trump, Donald J | United States International Relations | United States Politics and Government | Vance, J D
Vance says Iran’s nuclear program has been ‘substantially delayed.’
The vice president stopped short of backing President Trump’s assertion that the three bombed facilities had been “totally obliterated.”
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Defense and Military Forces | Gaza Strip | Hamas | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel-Gaza War (2023- ) | Israel–Iran War | Kidnapping and Hostages | Terrorism
Israel Recovers Bodies of Three Hostages Held by Hamas in Gaza
The retrieval of the bodies of three Israelis taken hostage by Hamas jolted Israelis’ focus back to a conflict that had been overshadowed by the escalating crisis with Iran.
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Defense and Military Forces | Gaza Strip | Hamas | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel-Gaza War (2023- ) | Israel–Iran War | Kidnapping and Hostages | Terrorism
Israel Recovers Bodies of Three Hostages Held by Hamas in Gaza
The retrieval of the bodies of three Israelis taken hostage by Hamas jolted Israelis’ focus back to a conflict that had been overshadowed by the escalating crisis with Iran.
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Defense and Military Forces | International Relations | Iran | Iran-Israel War (2025- ) | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel-Gaza War (2023- ) | Israel–Iran War | Netanyahu, Benjamin | Politics and Government | United States International Relations
Trump’s Strike on Iran Cements Netanyahu’s Political Comeback
The United States’ overnight attack could cause further escalation. To Israelis, it is already seen as a victory for Israel, and for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Araghchi, Abbas | Defense and Military Forces | International Relations | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Peace Process | Trump, Donald J | United States | United States International Relations | United States Politics and Government | War and Armed Conflicts
After U.S. Strikes on Iran, Prospects for Diplomacy Look Dim
Iran’s foreign minister said the attack would have “everlasting consequences” and that Tehran “reserves all options” for a response.