U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed devastating success in American strikes targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities, boasting of “monumental damage” in a post on his Truth Social platform.
“Obliteration is an accurate term,” Trump wrote, referencing an unshared satellite image that purportedly showed a heavily fortified nuclear site “deeply embedded into the rock” and “completely shielded from flame.”
He asserted that the “biggest damage took place far below ground level,” ending his message with a triumphant: “Bullseye!!!” In the wake of the strikes, the U.S. State Department issued a worldwide security alert, warning Americans abroad of potential retaliation.
“There is the potential for demonstrations against U.S. citizens and interests abroad,” the advisory stated.
“The Department of State advises U.S. citizens worldwide to exercise increased caution.”
Iran Threatens Strait of Hormuz Closure; U.S. Urges China to InterveneAmid escalating tensions, Iranian state TV reported that the country’s parliament had approved a measure to shut down the ‘Strait of Hormuz’, a vital global oil chokepoint handling nearly a quarter of the world’s oil and gas shipments.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on China to pressure Iran against such a move, warning of catastrophic economic consequences.
“I encourage the Chinese government in Beijing to call them about that, because they heavily depend on the Strait of Hormuz for their oil,” Rubio said on Fox News.
“If they do that, it will be another terrible mistake. It’s economic suicide for them.” Analysts caution that while Iran’s parliament may have voted for the closure, the final decision rests with the regime’s security officials.
Given Iran’s own reliance on the strait for trade, blocking it would be a high-stakes gamble.
Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported missile sirens blaring across central Israel following a new launch from Iran.
The military later gave the all-clear, indicating the immediate threat had passed.
The exchange marks another escalation in the volatile back-and-forth between Israel and Iran, raising fears of a broader regional conflict.
Global markets are bracing for further turmoil as oil prices surge amid the heightened risk of supply disruptions.
