"The U.S. and Israel conducted attacks on Iran early Saturday after weeks of negotiations and the biggest military build-up since the war in Iraq. The airstrikes follow the 12 Day War last June, when the U.S. joined Israel's air campaign to target Tehran's nuclear facilities. While President Donald Trump had reportedly considered limited attacks on the regime, sources told CNN that the U.S. involvement was "not a small strike.""
"Since early January, the U.S. has moved enormous military assets to the region, including two aircraft carriers, several destroyers armed with guided missiles, fighters, bombers, and air-defense systems. At the same time, Trump dispatched envoys to engage in indirect talks with Iran, demanding the country stop uranium enrichment as well as its ballistic-missile program."
"The latest U.S. strike on Iran represents a wider offensive compared to its June attacks that hit a few nuclear sites. That's despite Arab Mideast allies urging Washington to hold off on new attacks as Iran has indicated it would retaliate more aggressively this time."
The U.S. and Israel launched coordinated airstrikes against Iran early Saturday, representing a broader offensive than previous June attacks on nuclear sites. The operation followed weeks of diplomatic negotiations and the largest military deployment to the region since the Iraq War, including two aircraft carriers, destroyers, fighters, and air-defense systems. Trump administration officials characterized the strikes as substantial, aimed at removing threats to regional security. Simultaneously, the administration pursued indirect talks demanding Iran halt uranium enrichment and ballistic missile programs. Arab allies urged restraint, warning Iran indicated more aggressive retaliation. Congressional opposition emerged quickly, with lawmakers questioning the legality of military action without formal authorization.
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