US Launches Air Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Facilities Amid International Calls for Restraint
The United States conducted military strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities, prompting varied international responses and raising concerns about regional escalation. President Donald Trump authorized the strikes using B-2 stealth bombers and submarine-launched missiles, targeting facilities at Fordo, Isfahan, and Natanz linked to Iran's nuclear program. Trump stated the action had "completely and fully obliterated" key nuclear installations. British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer acknowledged Iran's nuclear program as a "grave threat to international security" while calling for diplomatic solutions. The UK government was informed of the strikes in advance but did not participate in the military action. Starmer and Foreign Secretary David Lammy had previously attempted to persuade the Trump administration to pursue de-escalation and diplomatic processes rather than military action alongside Israel. "Iran can never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon, and the US has taken action to […]
