The United States inserted itself into Israel 's war against Iran, bombing three of the Islamic Republic's key nuclear sites overnight in an attack it dubbed “Operation Midnight Hammer.” U.S. President Donald Trump asserted that the sites were “completely and fully obliterated,” and warned there would be additional strikes if Iran retaliates.

The United States attacked three Iranian nuclear sites. Iran launched more missiles at Israel and vowed to defend itself.

The United States joined Israel’s campaign against Iran’s nuclear program in a bid to stymie it. A clear picture of the damage inside Iran—and the state of its nuclear strength—is still unfolding.