Iran responds after US launches 'successful' strikes on nuclear sites

Iran has warned of "everlasting" consequences after the US carried out a "very successful attack" on three of its nuclear sites.

Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has warned the US strikes "will have everlasting consequences" and that his country "reserves all options" to retaliate. President Donald Trump announced on social media that the attack included a strike on the heavily protected Fordow enrichment plant - which is buried deep under a mountain in the Iranian city of Qom. The other sites hit during the early hours of Sunday morning were at Natanz and Isfahan.

Araghchi branded the move "outrageous" and vowed to defend Iran's "sovereignty, interest, and people." Writing on X, the foreign minister said: "The events this morning are outrageous and will have everlasting consequences," Mr Araghchi wrote on X. "Each and every member of the UN must be alarmed over this extremely dangerous, lawless and criminal behavior.

"In accordance with the UN Charter and its provisions allowing a legitimate response in self-defense, Iran reserves all options to defend its sovereignty, interest, and people."

Tensions are spiraling as Iran has urgently called for an emergency meeting with the UN, demanding action to "maintain international peace and condemn the US strikes," according to Iranian state media. Meanwhile, chaos has erupted inside Israel. In a retaliatory blow, Iranian missiles have reportedly struck ten different locations across the country, according to Israeli state broadcaster KAN.

The night sky over Tel Aviv lit up with multiple explosions, as panicked residents reported loud blasts echoing through the city. Israeli media confirmed that missiles have slammed into northern and central areas, including Haifa, Ness Ziona, Rishon LeZion, and Tel Aviv itself.

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