Iran Responds to U.S. Strikes on Nuclear Facilities
Iranian officials confirm U.S. airstrikes on nuclear facilities and indicate potential responses.
On June 21, 2025, the United States conducted airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities: Isfahan, Natanz, and Fordow. Iranian officials confirmed the attacks, with Akbar Salehi, an aide to the governor of Isfahan, stating that residents witnessed explosions near the nuclear centers of Isfahan and Natanz. Iran's state television reported that the facilities had been evacuated prior to the strikes. The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran condemned the U.S. actions as violations of international law. Following the strikes, Iranian state media indicated that U.S. civilians and military personnel in the region could be considered targets in response.