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Trump Lauds ‘Bullseye’ Strikes on Iran. Officials Are Still Assessing.
WSJ News· 2025-06-23 14:46
Everyone seems to agree that there was a direct strike that reached underground somewhere, but we do not know whether all of the equipment in Fordo was damaged or destroyed. And we do not know if the site was put out of action. If Iran decides we're going to try and build a bomb, they need file material that they can then fairly quickly and easily uh turn into weapons grade material.And then they would actually have to build a nuclear warhead out of it, which is something they've never done. But without tha ...
Why China’s Leverage Over Iran May Be Limited | WSJ News
WSJ News· 2025-06-23 10:37
I encourage the Chinese government in Beijing to call them about that because they heavily depend on the Straits of Hormuz for their oil. Uh if they do that, it'll be another terrible mistake. It's economic suicide for them if they do it.China has a significant trade relationship with Iran. It receives 90% of Iran's oil exports and it's dependent on oil from the Middle East in general. China is keenly interested in peace and an end to this conflict.As the leading buyer of Iranian oil and a country with clos ...
Massive U.S. Strikes Target Iranian Nuclear Sites | WSJ News
WSJ News· 2025-06-22 22:28
A short time ago, the US military carried out massive precision strikes on the three key nuclear facilities in the Iranian regime. For Natants, and Esfahan, Iran's key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated. More than 125 US aircraft participated in this mission, including B2 stealth bombers, multiple flights of fourth and fifth generation fighters, dozens and dozens of air refueling tankers, a guided missile submarine, and a full array of intelligence, surveillance, and ...
Iran’s Foreign Minister Says He Plans to Meet With Putin About U.S. Attack | WSJ News
WSJ News· 2025-06-22 20:44
द इस्लामिक रिपब्लिक ऑफ ईरान कंडेम्स इन द स्ट्रांगेस्ट टर्म्स द यूनाइटेड स्टेट्स ब्रूटल मिलिट्री अग्रेशन अगेंस्ट ईरान्स पीसफुल न्यूक्लियर फैसिलिटीज इट इज़ एन आउटस ग्रेव एंड अनप्रेसिडेंटेड वलेशन ऑफ द फंडामेंटल प्रिंसिपल्स ऑफ द चार्टर ऑफ द यूनाइटेड नेशंस एंड इंटरनेशनल लॉ द वॉर मगरिंग लॉलेस एडमिनिस्ट्रेशन इन वाशिंगटन सोली एंड फुली रिससिबल फॉर द डेंजरस एंड फॉर रिचिंग इंप्लिकेशंस ऑफ इट्स एक्ट ऑफ अग्रेशन देयर इज़ नो रेड लाइन दैट दे हैव नॉट क्रस्ट एंड द लास्ट वन एंड द मोस्ट डेंजरस वन वाज़ हैपेंड ओनली लास्ट नाइट व्हेन ...
Sen. Graham Relays Message From Israel’s Netanyahu on Iran | WSJ News
WSJ News· 2025-06-22 16:35
[Music] two messages. He wanted me to urge the Iranian people to end this madness. Take this regime down and have a better life for yourselves and be part of the region in a new and different way.And second, he wanted me to tell the American people, Israel's not going to live this way anymore. They're not going to live under threat from Iran anymore. [Music]. ...
Rubio Warns Iran an ‘End of the Regime’ by Pursuing Nuclear Weapons | WSJ News
WSJ News· 2025-06-22 15:42
If uh Iran is committed to becoming a nuclear weapons power, I do think it puts the regime at risk. I really do. I think it would be the end of the regime if they tried to do that.It's a very simple decision. If what they want is nuclear reactors so they can have electricity. There are so many in the c so many other countries in the world that do that and they don't have to enrich their own uranium, they can do that.But if what they want is a secret program buried in a mountain where no one can see it and i ...
Watch: WSJ Deputy Middle East Chief on Impact of U.S. Strikes on Iran | WSJ News
WSJ News· 2025-06-22 14:43
Geopolitical Landscape & Military Action - Key Iranian nuclear enrichment facilities were reportedly obliterated in a successful military operation [1] - The United States deployed B2 bombers with massive ordinance penetrators to strike the Fordo nuclear facility [2][3] - Tomahawk cruise missiles were launched from a US submarine targeting Iranian nuclear facilities in Natanz and Isfahan [4] - The operation is viewed as a potentially decisive blow to Iran's nuclear program [4] Potential Escalation & Diplomatic Options - The central question is whether Iran will retaliate against US assets or pursue a diplomatic solution [2] - Iran expresses defiance, stating that previous diplomatic efforts have been met with military action [6] - The US President aims for this to be a one-off operation and does not seek escalation or regime change [6][7] - Potential Iranian retaliation targets include US troops, key infrastructure, and oil refineries [7] - The situation is at a critical juncture, with the potential for either escalation or de-escalation [8] Regional Impact & Strategic Considerations - Israeli Prime Minister is reportedly pleased with the US involvement [5] - It would have been difficult for Israel to destroy Fordo without US assistance [6] - The situation is described as a game of brinkmanship between Israel and Iran [8]
Iran Launches Missile Barrage at Israel After U.S. Strikes | WSJ News
WSJ News· 2025-06-22 13:31
(equipment humming) (speaking foreign language) (dramatic music) - President Donald Trump took a historic resolution, a resolution which can change the entire trajectory of the Middle East to a better future, and also defended and protected Israel and the interest of the United States of America. (dramatic music). ...
Pentagon Reveals Tactical Surprise of Iran Strikes: 'Operation Midnight Hammer' | WSJ News
WSJ News· 2025-06-22 13:23
Military Operation Overview - US military operation "Midnight Hammer" targeted Iranian nuclear program, specifically infrastructure at Esphahan, Foraux and Natans [1][3][4] - The operation involved approximately 75 precision-guided weapons, including 14 GBU57 massive ordinance penetrators (30,000 lb each) [6][7] - Over 125 US aircraft participated, including B2 bombers, fighters, tankers, and ISR assets [8] Strategic and Tactical Execution - The operation employed deception tactics, including decoy aircraft and electronic warfare, to maintain surprise [1][3] - Tomahawk cruise missiles were launched from a US submarine to strike targets at Esphahan [3] - High-speed suppression weapons and preemptive suppressing fires were used to neutralize Iranian surface-to-air missile threats [3] Battle Damage Assessment - Initial assessments indicate extremely severe damage and destruction to all three Iranian nuclear infrastructure sites [7] - The primary target, Fordo, is believed to have suffered destruction of capabilities [8] - Iranian air defenses and fighter aircraft did not engage the US strike package [6]
Trump's Full Remarks After U.S. ‘Obliterated’ Iran’s Nuclear Sites | WSJ News
WSJ News· 2025-06-22 03:16
President Trump addresses the nation after the U.S. attacks three Iranian nuclear sites—Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan—which form the core of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. Photo: ...