U.S. and Israeli airstrikes target Iranian nuclear and military sites following intelligence assessment of weapons development

Following intelligence assessments indicating accelerated Iranian progress toward nuclear weapons capability, the United States and Israel launch coordinated airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and military command centers. The strikes target Natanz, Isfahan uranium conversion facility, and IRGC command structures. Casualties are reported among military personnel. The operation is presented as a defensive measure to prevent imminent weapons development. The strikes shock the international community and dramatically elevate tensions. Both Washington and Tehran face a critical moment: whether to escalate further toward conflict or to use the crisis as an impetus for urgent negotiations.