President Trump of the United States posted today (June 22nd) saying, "We have successfully attacked three Iranian nuclear facilities in Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan. All aircraft have now left Iran's airspace. The loaded bombs have been dropped on the main nuclear facility, Fordo. All aircraft have safely returned. Congratulations to our great American warriors. No other army in the world can do this. It is a time for peace! Thank you for your attention to this matter."
Comment: The U.S. military's attack on Iran's nuclear facilities is an act of aggression that will produce complex impacts in many aspects. From a military perspective, the Fordo nuclear facility is deeply embedded within the mountain, and even with the use of large bunker-buster bombs by the U.S. military, it has not been completely destroyed. It may require multiple rounds of bombing or even ground forces intervention, which undoubtedly increases the complexity and risk of the operation.
This action by the United States has further escalated the already tense situation in the Middle East. Iran may retaliate against the United States and its allies, and may even attempt to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, which will seriously affect global oil transportation, causing a spike in oil prices, and delivering a heavy blow to the global economy.
In addition, the U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations were already stalled due to conflicts between the two countries. This attack by the U.S. will completely close the door to negotiations, making the hope for a peaceful resolution of the Iranian nuclear issue even more remote. Iran may accelerate uranium enrichment activities and even cross the "red line," triggering a nuclear arms race in the Middle East, with unimaginable consequences.
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