U.S. President Donald Trump has defended a military strike against Iran, calling it “inevitable” after a 60-day ultimatum to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei expired. The ultimatum demanded that Iran stop its secret uranium enrichment activities, which the U.S. considers a serious threat.
After Iran refused to respond, the U.S. launched “Operation Midnight Hammer,” targeting key nuclear sites in Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan. The attack used B-2 stealth bombers and Tomahawk missiles, with no U.S. troops on the ground. Trump said this approach was meant to “neutralize the threat without dragging the U.S. into a long war.”
Speaking from the White House, Trump said the action was taken to “protect vital U.S. interests and our allies” and to send a clear message to Iran. He insisted the goal was to avoid full-scale war while taking strong and necessary action.
However, many experts are concerned about what comes next. Some question whether the strike was legal under international law, and others warn it could lead to more violence in the region. Iran has already promised strong and serious retaliation.
The international community is calling for calm, but the situation remains very tense. This could become a major turning point in U.S.-Iran relations.