Up First from NPR Bonus Episode: US Strikes Iran
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Jun 22, 2025 Tensions escalate as the U.S. military strikes Iranian sites tied to nuclear ambitions. President Trump's justification for these actions highlights a fraught history of aggression. Diverse reactions emerge from Israelis, expressing both gratitude and concern. Political leaders are divided, raising questions about U.S.-Iran relations. The situation intensifies further following the Hamas attack on Israel, illustrating the complex dynamics of regional conflicts and humanitarian crises.
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US Strikes Key Iranian Nuclear Sites
- The U.S. conducted a major bombing night strike on Iran's three key nuclear sites using B-2 bombers and submarine-launched missiles.
- The extent of damage and its impact on Iran's nuclear ambitions remain to be fully assessed.
Trump Warns of Harsher Retaliation
- President Trump justified the strike as targeting Iran's nuclear enrichment and terrorism threat.
- He warned Iran retaliation would be met with force greater than the night's strikes.
Iran's Missile Strikes on Tel Aviv
- Iranian missiles struck an affluent neighborhood in North Tel Aviv causing damage but no deaths.
- Residents used bomb shelters which saved many lives amid an escalating threat.