US Strikes Iranian Nuclear Sites in Joint Operation With Israel – No Regime Change, Says Trump

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US B-2 bombers strike Iranian nuclear sites in coordinated operation targeting Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz.

The United States government, in a dramatic escalation of the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, confirmed its participation in coordinated strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities: Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz. Despite the intensity of the operation, top Trump administration officials have stated that the mission is not aimed at regime change in Tehran. Speaking from the Pentagon, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth clarified that the objective of the operation was limited to dismantling Iran's nuclear capabilities. "We are not at war with the Iranian people or its government. Our target is solely their nuclear infrastructure," he asserted. This was echoed by Vice President JD Vance, who emphasized that Washington’s goal is to halt Iran’s nuclear ambitions and open the door for a diplomatic solution. The surprise strike, dubbed "Operation Midnight Hammer," involved B-2 stealth bombers deployed from the U.S. mainland on an 18-hour mission. The strike package reportedly utilized deception tactics and electronic countermeasures to avoid Iranian air defenses. According to U.S. military sources, preliminary reports suggest minimal Iranian response during the operation. Despite the Pentagon’s assurance that civilian lives were not targeted, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the attack, warning that diplomacy had been destroyed and retaliation was imminent. Speaking at an Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) meeting in Istanbul, he labeled the attack as a major provocation, stating the U.S. had crossed a red line. President Trump, in a post on Truth Social, praised the success of the operation, claiming that the targets were neutralized without loss of life. However, the Iranian government maintains that the facilities were for peaceful nuclear energy development and has vowed to defend its sovereignty. Military analysts say it is too early to determine the full impact of the strikes on Iran’s nuclear progress. General Dan Caine, chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, noted that damage assessments are ongoing but confirmed that no U.S. personnel were harmed and that Iranian defenses failed to detect the incoming bombers. While Trump administration officials insist that the U.S. is seeking a peaceful resolution, the strikes mark a significant shift in American involvement in Middle Eastern conflicts. Critics argue that this could draw the U.S. into a prolonged confrontation, contrary to Trump’s past promises to avoid new wars. International reactions have been mixed. Some Western allies have expressed cautious support, while others warn that the move could escalate tensions in an already volatile region. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reiterated that Iran would not surrender its right to a peaceful nuclear program and denounced the U.S. and Israel's joint actions as acts of aggression. As the situation develops, all eyes remain on Tehran’s next move, as well as potential diplomatic overtures that may arise from backchannel communications reportedly still ongoing.

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