The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran issued a statement, carried by the semi-official Tasmin news agency, that does not confirm the extent of the damage but describes the military action as "a savage assault" in violation of international law. If the U.S. attacks the Fordow site or otherwise intervenes in the war between Israel and Iraq, the Houthis have said they will resume attacks on U.S.-flagged commercial and military vessels in the Red Sea. During his second term in office, Trump, who has framed himself as a president seeking peace, restarted his maximum pressure campaign on Iran and was seeking to resume negotiations with the Middle Eastern country -- efforts that fell apart earlier this month when Israel attacked Iran, which set in motion escalations that have now resulted in the United States entering the Israel-Iran war.
Author: Mike Heuer
Published at: 2025-06-21 20:10:13
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