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US attacks Iranian nuclear sites

June 22, 2025

US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites have dramatically escalated the war between Israel and Iran. Washington has threatened more strikes while Tehran has launched new missiles against Israel.

File photo of a US B2 bomber
Image: US Department of Defense/AFP

The US has bombed three of Iran's key nuclear sites in Fordo, Isfahan and Natanz, following Israeli strikes on Iran which have lasted for over a week, prompting a war between the two countries.

Washington has threatened more strikes while Tehran has vowed to retaliate and launched several waves of missiles against Israel following the US strikes.

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