The Headline
US strikes Iran's nuclear sites; global and regional reactions
Key Facts
- US B-2 stealth bombers equipped with bunker-buster bombs targeted Iran's Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan nuclear sites, with six B-2 bombers dropping a dozen 30,000-lb bombs on Fordow, the most heavily fortified site buried deep within a mountain.
- President Donald Trump announced the strikes as a spectacular military success, claiming the facilities were completely and totally obliterated and stating Iran must make peace or face far greater future attacks.
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- Iran condemned the attacks as outrageous, warning of everlasting consequences and reserving all options to defend its sovereignty, interest, and people.1
- The International Atomic Energy Agency reported no increase in off-site radiation levels at the three nuclear sites hit by US strikes.
- Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog, praised the US strikes as critical for regional security and said the operation serves the security interests of the free world.
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- Iran demanded an emergency meeting at the United Nations Security Council to address the US attacks on its nuclear facilities.
- Analysts warned of escalating conflict risks, potential Iranian retaliation, and surging global oil prices, with crude possibly exceeding $130 per barrel if the Strait of Hormuz is closed.
- Six B-2 bombers from Whiteman Air Force Base were reported en route to Guam, possibly signaling readiness for further operations.
- President Trump emphasized that if Iran does not make peace, future attacks will be far greater and a lot easier.
The US B-2 bombers, touted as the most expensive military aircraft ever built, cost about $US2.1 billion ($3.24 billion) each.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
In an address to the nation, President Donald Trump, speaking from the White House on June 21, said U.S. warplanes had struck three Iranian nuclear facilities.
Washingtonpost
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Donald Trump has said Iran 'must now make peace' or face future attacks, after the US struck struck three Iranian nuclear facilities.
Bbc
Donald Trump announced on Saturday the **, and** **claimed that key enrichment facilities there had been 7totally and completely obliterated8.** The sites struck were Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan.
Theguardian
The B-2 can carry two 15-ton bunker-buster bombswhich only the U.S. possesses. Experts say the bombs could be critical to most heavily fortified nuclear site: Fordow.
Foxnews
US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities have rattled the global economy, prompting fears of escalating conflict and surging oil prices.
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Netanyahu praises Trump's strikes on Iran.
Nbcnews
A short time ago, the US military carried out massive precision strikes on the three key nuclear facilities in the Iranian regime: Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan.
Aljazeera
Tonight, I can report to the world that the strikes were a spectacular military success. Iran's key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated.
Abcnews
Money managers are now watching out for Irans response, including whether it blocks the Strait of Hormuz a key passage for oil and gas and whether it attacks US assets in the region.
Hindustantimes
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After prevaricating about whether the United States would enter Israels war on Iran, President Donald Trump finally made a decision. Early Sunday, US warplanes and submarines struck three of Irans nuclear sites at Natanz, Isfahan and Fordow, where the Iranians have a uranium enrichment plant buried about 80 metres beneath a mountain.
Theconversation
Within minutes, six B-2 bombers had dropped a dozen 30,000-lb bunker-buster bombs on Fordow, Irans most heavily fortified nuclear facility, buried deep within a mountain.
Telegraph
After strikes on facilities at Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan, President Trump said Iran must make peace with Israel or face far greater attacks.
Thetimes
In a statement the prime minister said: Irans nuclear programme is a grave threat to international security. Iran can never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon and the US has taken action to alleviate that threat.
Independent
Key Stats at a Glance
Number of B-2 bombers and bombs dropped on Fordow
six B-2 bombers had dropped a dozen 30,000-lb bunker-buster bombs
Potential crude oil price if Strait of Hormuz is closed
$130 per barrel
