Israel launches strikes on nuclear sites as Iran warns of retaliation

Israel has launched strikes on Iranian nuclear and industrial facilities, including a uranium enrichment site, steel plants, and a heavy water complex, according to Iranian officials. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned of escalating retaliation in response to the strikes. The attack represents a significant escalation in direct military action between the two countries, moving beyond previous indirect confrontations. Iran's nuclear program has long been a flashpoint for regional and international tensions, with the U.S. and its allies concerned about Tehran's atomic ambitions. The IRGC's retaliation threat raises the risk of further military exchanges that could draw in other regional powers and complicate broader Middle East stability.