politicsClosed Jun 26, 2025
Iran Says US Is Now Directly in War, Response Will Come
- US attacks three Iranian nuclear sites, demands Iran makes peace
- Trump says biggest damage was “far below ground level”
- Images show limited damage; IAEA sees no radioactive contamination
- Iran says it reserves all options to respond, fires missiles at Israel
- Oil jumps on risks to supplies as US, European stock futures drop
Here’s a look at the key takeaways:
- The US attacked three sites in Irancrucial to its nuclear program, including the uranium-enrichment facilities at Fordow; President Donald Trump reiterated they were “obliterated” and the biggestdamage took place “far below ground,”though independent analysis has yet to verify the claim and satellite images don’t support Trump’s assertion.
- There wereno signs of radioactive contamination, according to the IAEA.
- Israel’sair force said Monday morning it’s striking military installations in western Iran. On Sunday,both Israel andIran conducted strikes against each other.
- Market reaction was muted. Brent oil is little changed, trading under $77 per barrel and European stocks rise marginally, following through with cues from Asia markets.
- Iran appears isolatedas the country faces its most perilous moment in decades; its proxy militant groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah are unable to muster a response, and allies Russia and China are offering only rhetorical support. Yet rhetoric from Iran continues to tick up. Iran’s army said the US has directly entered the war and it should expect “severe consequences.”