US joins Israel, strikes Iranian nuclear sites

The United States has joined Israel's military campaign against Iran, with President Trump announcing strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites. This direct involvement escalates the conflict and raises the risk of a wider regional war. The U.S. action follows over a week of Israeli attacks targeting Iran's air defenses and nuclear facilities. Trump stated the U.S. used stealth bombers and bunker-buster bombs to target heavily fortified sites. Iran has vowed retaliation, and the Houthis in Yemen threaten attacks on U.S. vessels. The strikes are a risky move for the U.S., with Iran's foreign minister warning of dangerous consequences. Israel is preparing for a prolonged war, and the U.S. has begun assisted departure flights from Israel.