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Additional strikes included numerous cruise missiles launched from U.S. submarines positioned in the Persian Gulf. Preliminary assessments from the Pentagon suggest that all three targeted sites—Fordo, Natans, and Isfahan—suffered catastrophic damage, with early indicators hinting at tactical success. However, full damage evaluations are still pending, and the extent of Iran’s response remains uncertain.
In the wake of the strikes, Iran’s foreign minister condemned the operation as a violation of sovereignty and vowed retaliation in “self-defense.” Iran’s parliament has reportedly moved to close the Strait of Hormuz—one of the world’s most strategic waterways—raising fears of economic retaliation and regional destabilization.