**US Conducts Air Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites, Trump Claims**
In a dramatic escalation of tensions between the US and Iran, President Donald Trump announced that the US had conducted air strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran. The strikes were carried out against Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan, with all planes now safely outside of Iranian airspace.
According to Trump’s post on Truth Social, “We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran… All planes are now outside of Iran air airspace.” This marks a significant escalation of US military involvement in the conflict between Israel and Iran, which has been escalating over recent days.
**Israeli-Iranian Conflict Heats Up**
The strikes come as Israel has been vocal about its concerns regarding Iran’s development of nuclear weapons. The two countries have exchanged strikes in recent days, with Trump backing Israel and remaining cautious about escalating US involvement.
Trump called for Iran to negotiate an end to the conflict amid the ongoing strikes between Israel and Tehran. He also expressed hope that the strikes would push Iran to the negotiating table, saying “Iran must now agree to end this war.”
**US Not Planning Additional Military Actions**
Sources familiar with the matter told CNN that the US is not planning additional military actions in Iran. This suggests that while the US has committed to supporting Israel, it does not intend to escalate its role further.
However, Trump’s posts on social media suggest a different tone, with him claiming “Fordow is gone” and calling for Iran to agree to end the war. It remains unclear what impact these strikes will have on the conflict or whether they will prompt Iran to negotiate an end to the hostilities.
**Russia-Iran Cooperation**
The situation also highlights the close cooperation between Russia and Iran, with both countries developing their own nuclear programs and weapons despite Western sanctions. Russia has supplied Iran with a nuclear power plant, while Iran has assisted Russia in its war against Ukraine by providing drones and missiles.
As tensions continue to escalate, it remains to be seen how this will play out on the global stage. Stay tuned for updates as more information becomes available.
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