President Donald Trump announced Saturday that the United States conducted a “very successful attack” on three Iranian nuclear facilities, including the Fordo site, prompting swift responses from world leaders and Tehran.
Trump posted on Truth Social that “Iran must now agree to end this war,” characterizing the strikes as a significant military operation. The announcement marks an escalation in U.S.-Iran tensions and immediately drew international attention.
Iran’s Response
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a statement that his country “reserves all options” in responding to the strikes. “The events this morning are outrageous and will have everlasting consequences,” Araghchi said.
Araghchi characterized the U.S. action as “extremely dangerous, lawless and criminal behavior” in his statement on social media. He invoked the UN Charter’s provisions on self-defense, signaling Iran’s intention to maintain freedom of action in its response.
International Reaction
The strikes triggered immediate responses from global leaders as nations assessed the implications of the military operation. Governments and international organizations began evaluating how the escalation would affect regional stability and ongoing diplomatic efforts.
The targeting of Fordo, one of Iran’s most sensitive nuclear facilities, underscored the strategic nature of the operation. The facility has been at the center of international concerns over Iran’s nuclear program.
What Comes Next
Iran’s statement that it reserves all options suggested potential military retaliation, though the form and timing remained unclear. The international community faced uncertainty about how the situation would develop in the coming days.
This story has been updated. CNN’s International Desk contributed to this report.