3 h. ago The Guardian view on Trump bombing Iran: an illegal and reckless act | Editorial

The US president has chosen war at Israel’s behest. He may imagine he has scored an easy win, but the world is likely to pay a steep priceDonald Trump was predictably quick to claim victory following the illegal US strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities: “Completely and totally obliterated,” he crowed. Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel and sycophants at home rushed to fawn over his “courageous” and “brilliant” decision. The most senior US military official, Dan Caine, offered a more muted assessment: it was “way too early” to know the full outcome despite severe damage. We cannot yet know whether the blow has ended Iran’s nuclear aspirations – or will spur it to pursue the bomb. It may be weeks or months, too, before Iranian retaliation plays out, with all its potential repercussions.Two nuclear-armed states have gone to war on the unevidenced claim that a third state is on the verge of acquiring its own nuclear arms. In March, the US director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, said I...

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4 h. ago Starmer backs Trump’s bombing of Iran saying it ‘can never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon’

Prime minister backs US president as he bombs Iranian nuclear sites and says key facilities ‘completely and totally obliterated’

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5 h. ago Terror alert raised after Trump obliterates Iran's nuclear sites as Tehran prepares to SHUT the Strait of Hormuz

The US terror threat has been heightened after President Trump's strikes on three key Iranian nuclear sites overnight as Tehran weighs its response.

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5 h. ago Iran strikes back: Foreign minister brands Trump a 'lawless bully' who 'betrayed diplomacy' after US blew up three nuclear bases in overnight strike

In a press conference after the strikes, US President Donald Trump said he had 'obliterated' Iran's nuclear weapons programme, and warned of the possibility of more attacks to come.

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5 h. ago How effective was the US attack on Iran’s nuclear sites? A visual guide

Trump claims the assault ‘totally obliterated’ the key facilities, but what do we know about its impact?Middle East crisis – latest updatesDonald Trump was quick to claim that US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities had “completely and totally obliterated” them. Still, it remains unclear how much physical damage has been done or what the longer-term impact might be on Iran’s nuclear programme. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago How Trump used FOURTEEN bunker buster bombs and 30 Tomahawk missiles to 'obliterate' Iran's nuclear sites

GRAPHIC: How the B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber delivered 14 bunker-penetrating GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator to Iranian nuclear sites

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7 h. ago Trump's Operation Midnight Hammer obliterating three Iranian nuclear sites was 'bold and brilliant,' Hegseth says

President Donald Trump broke his two-week deadline on Saturday night and launched 'Operation Midnight Hammer', sending a fleet of B-2 bombers to key nuclear sites in Iran.

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8 h. ago US warns Iran 'we will defend ourselves' during Pentagon statement after strikes

The briefing comes after the US used six 'bunker-busting' bombs and submarine-launched missiles to 'obliterate' key Iranian nuclear sites - in what it called a 'spectacular military success'

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8 h. ago US tells Iran 'we will defend ourselves' as it warns against strike retaliations

The briefing comes after the US used six 'bunker-busting' bombs and submarine-launched missiles to 'obliterate' key Iranian nuclear sites - in what it called a 'spectacular military success'

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8 h. ago How Trump used TWELVE bunker buster bombs and 30 Tomahawk missiles to 'obliterate' Iran's nuclear sites

GRAPHIC: How the B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber delivered 12 bunker-penetrating GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator to Iranian nuclear sites

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10 h. ago Iran's foreign minister brands Trump a 'lawless bully' as he threatens 'unprecedented danger' after US blew up three nuclear bases in overnight strike

US President Donald Trump 'obliterated' the nuclear sites in Iran last night and warned the nation he wants peace now or there will be dire consequences.

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11 h. ago Inside Trump's attack on Iran nuke bases with 'bunker buster' bombs and missiles

The major US operation is said to have targeted Iran’s nuclear sites using some of its most powerful weapons, according to Donald Trump - including six 30,000lb bunker-busting bombs

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13 h. ago Watch Donald Trump’s speech in full as president claims Iran nuclear sites have been ‘obliterated’ in US missile attack

US President Donald Trump has announced US military strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, which he claims were successful.

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13 h. ago Starmer backs Trump’s bombing of Iran saying it ‘can never be allowed to develop nuclear weapon’

US president bombs Iranian nuclear sites and says key facilities 'completely and totally obliterated’

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13 h. ago US 'obliterates' Iran's nuclear sites as defiant Tehran strikes back at Israel: Inside the crucial hours when Trump went 'dark' and unleashed hell

It all changed over 48 hours as Trump became convinced that the Ayatollah would never voluntarily give up his quest for a doomsday weapon to wipe out Israel - and he would have to act.

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13 h. ago Starmer calls for negotiations after US attacks Iran’s nuclear sites

Donald Trump claimed that Iran’s key nuclear sites had been “completely and fully obliterated”

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13 h. ago US bombs Iran LIVE: WW3 fears rise as Donald Trump hits nuke site with bunker buster bomb

The US has officially launched an attack on Iran, with Donald Trump claiming he carried out a successful strike on three nuclear sites in the country as tensions rise in the middle east

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13 h. ago Everything we know as Trump says US strikes fully obliterated Iran's key nuclear facilities

In an address to the nation, President Trump said that key nuclear plans had been a 'spectacular success'

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14 h. ago Trump used 12 bunker buster bombs and 30 Tomahawk missiles to 'obliterate' Iran's nuclear sites

The details were revealed by Sean Hannity of Fox News, who spoke to the president after the strikes.

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16 h. ago US strikes 3 Iranian nuclear sites with 'obliteration' bombs in key escalation

The US has launched strikes on three key Iranian nuclear sites in a high-stakes move to weaken a longstanding adversary despite fears of a broader regional conflict.

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