The United States made a bold move in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran by launching airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites early Sunday morning. The airstrikes, which involved the use of 30,000-pound bombs, targeted a uranium enrichment site, sparking concerns about the status of Iran’s nuclear program and how the country’s military might retaliate.
Iran quickly condemned the U.S. for its actions, calling it a violation of a “very big red line.” The use of bunker-buster bombs and cruise missiles in the strikes only heightened tensions in the region. Despite the aggressive move, the Trump administration expressed a desire to restart diplomatic talks with Iran. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized that the U.S. does not seek war with Iran, but Tehran insisted that the time for diplomacy had passed and that it had the right to defend itself.
Following the airstrikes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India reached out to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, urging for immediate de-escalation of the conflict. India, a strategic partner of Iran, has been working closely with the country to ensure the safety of Indian citizens in the region since the conflict escalated on June 13. The involvement of India in the diplomatic efforts adds another layer of complexity to the already tense situation in the Middle East.
