22 June 2025, 13:45

By Matt Shoemaker

The US airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities mark a pivotal escalation in Middle Eastern geopolitics and US national security strategy.

By directly targeting Iran’s most fortified nuclear sites at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, President Trump has not only deprived Tehran of immediate nuclear leverage but also sent a forceful message to adversaries and allies alike.

The strikes were designed to decapitate Iran’s nuclear program, signalling Washington’s resolve to prevent Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. According to initial assessments, the operation employed significant munitions and precision targeting, reflecting high-level US military and intelligence coordination.

While the White House claims the program has been “obliterated,” the true extent of the........

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