In the early hours of June 13, Israel suddenly launched airstrikes against Iran. Explosions were heard in Iran's capital Tehran, and the Israeli Defense Minister admitted that this was an operation targeting Iran's nuclear facilities and missile bases. The entire nation has entered a state of emergency, with schools and companies shutting down.
Israel claims they have bombed dozens of Iranian targets, focusing on nuclear facilities and long-range missile troops. The Defense Minister warned that Iran would retaliate, possibly using missiles and drones to attack Israel. The U.S. says it is not involved in this conflict but has already withdrawn some diplomats from Iraq and allowed U.S. military families to leave the Middle East.

This situation actually had early warning signs. On the 12th, there were reports that Iran received intelligence through a third country, knowing that Israel was about to take action. The International Atomic Energy Agency also just announced that Iran violated the nuclear agreement, providing Israel with an excuse. The Israeli military stated that the strikes would not be limited to just one day and could continue for multiple rounds.
Iran quickly held a meeting to discuss countermeasures, saying that if Israel dared to take action, they would retaliate with hundreds of missiles and also target U.S. bases in the Middle East. The U.S. government has been busy negotiating the sixth round of the nuclear agreement with Iran, and Israel choosing this moment to act is obviously a slap in the face to Trump.

Last week, Trump also urged Israel not to act rashly, but Israel completely ignored him. The actions of U.S. diplomats withdrawing from the Middle East indicate that the White House had long known a conflict was about to break out but could not control Israel. Trump's Middle East policy has been derailed again, and the plans to negotiate with Iran may now be completely off the table.
The next few days are expected to be even more chaotic. Iran will definitely retaliate, and if Israel continues its attacks, the nuclear issue could further deteriorate. The U.S. is trying not to offend either side this time, unable to help Israel while also failing to secure negotiations with Iran. The situation in the Middle East is completely out of control, and it's unclear how things will escalate.

Israel claims they acted preemptively to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons, but Iran is certainly even angrier now. The whole world is watching how both sides will engage next, and the U.S. has completely chosen the wrong side in this matter. It is still unclear how significant the impact of this military action will be on civilians, but it feels like the entire region will suffer as a result.
The Israeli government has taken a very risky step; it is uncertain whether they can successfully conclude such a complicated situation. Iran is also struggling, facing significant domestic pressure and will surely respond harshly. The U.S. originally wanted to capitalize on the negotiations, but now the rhythm has been disrupted, and Trump's diplomatic image has completely collapsed.
Now, there is much discussion online about the impact of this incident, but the actual result is mutual threats, with the U.S. caught in the middle and feeling awkward. What will happen next is uncertain.