The United States attacks Iran’s nuclear facilities and elevates the conflict

Chijioke Obinna

The United States attacks Iran's nuclear facilities and elevates the conflict

The president of USA, Donald Trumphas announced this morning that the army has attacked three Iranian nuclear facilities of ISFAHÁN, NATANZ AND FORDOthe latter of special strategic importance, achieved with high penetration bombs, in what is about the incorporation of the country to the conflict that exploded nine days ago between Israel and the Islamic Republic, a decision that the president has defended as a measure of force to force Iran to accept their terms on the nuclear program of the Islamic Republic.

“We have completed with great success our attack against the three nuclear facilities of Iran, including Fordo, Natanz and Isfahán. All airplanes are now outside the Iranian airspace,” announced the president around around 02.00 in the morning of this Sunday (time in Peninsular and Balearic Islands) in his account of his social truth platform.

“This It is a historical moment for the United States, Israel and the world. Iran must now accept ending this war. Thank you! “The president added at the end of an attack that represents a dramatic leap in the descending spiral of violence that plagues the region from the outbreak of the Gaza War on October 7, 2023 and that has expanded since then to Lebanon, Yemen, Syria and finally to Iran.

Iran accuses Trump to cross “all the red lines”

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abás Araqchísaid in Istanbul that the United States has “betrayed diplomacy” and “crossed all the red lines” by attacking three nuclear facilities in your country, which means An “unforgivable violation of international law”.

“Attacking a nuclear installation is an unforgivable violation of international law and must be condemned,” Araqchí said during a press conference in Istanbul, where he participates in the 51st summit of the Organization for Islamic Cooperation (OCI).

“My country has been attacked and we must answer In our legitimate right of self -defense and we will do this during the time that is needed, “added the minister, although asked what that response could be, he just replied: “We have a variety of options; that’s”.

Israel celebrates the attack and Europe asks for diplomacy

While Israel He supported the US attack against Iran nuclear facilities, the UN rejected the military solution of the conflict, the European Commission He requested containment, diplomacy and returning to negotiation, and several Arab and Latin American governments condemned the “aggression.”

The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamín Netanyahucongratulated the US president, Donald Trump, for his “bold decision.” “Trump and I usually say: ‘Peace is achieved with strength'”he added.

For its part, many European leaders such as Ursula von der Leyen, Kaja Kallas either Keir Starmer They have been in favor of the diplomacy And they have asked Iran that It feels at the negotiating table to avoid an escalation of the conflict.

Iran’s response has been clear: “We are not in a situation now to decide how to resume diplomacy and with whom. Let’s wait to see what our reaction will be, and when we end up deciding how to return to diplomacy, “explained Iranian Foreign Minister who also recalled that His country “was in the midst of diplomacy when Israel dynamited him” And that it was also “amid negotiations with Europeans in Geneva, only two days ago, when the United States decided to dynamit them.”

Russia and China condemn the attack

On the other hand, other important international actors such as Russia and China They have condemned the “irresponsible” attack American and have denounced that he violates international law and demands the immediate response of the United Nations Security Council.

“The irresponsible decision to submit the territory of a sovereign state to missile attacks and bomb unacceptable “Zanja the Russian Foreign Ministry in a statement.

For Beijing, the attack “seriously violates the purposes and principles of the United Nations Chart “Cesar fire as soon as possible, guarantee the safety of civilians and initiate dialogue and negotiations”.

Chijioke Obinna

I've been passionate about storytelling and journalism since my early days growing up in Lagos. With a background in political science and years of experience in investigative reporting, I aim to bring nuanced perspectives to pressing global issues. Outside of writing, I enjoy exploring Nigeria’s vibrant cultural scene and mentoring young aspiring journalists.