US Edition
Here’s how Iran could retaliate after US strikes on its nuclear program
- The United States launched strikes on June 23, 2025, targeting Iranian nuclear sites at Isfahan, Fordo, and Natanz in the Middle East region.
- The strikes follow longstanding tensions, including previous hits on Iranian commanders and missile exchanges with Israel, amid Iran's nuclear ambitions and warnings of retaliation.
- Iran retains about 1,500 missiles despite losses from conflicts with Israel and could retaliate by closing the vital Strait of Hormuz or launching asymmetric attacks like cyber and drone strikes.
- Iran's foreign minister warned of "everlasting consequences," and experts note Iran may withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and escalate nuclear weapons development.
- These events risk widening regional conflict, threaten global oil markets due to disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, and heighten instability in the Middle East with potential proxy and direct attacks.
118 Articles
118 Articles
How might the US-Iran conflict escalate? Expert Q&A
On Sunday June 22, Donald Trump announced that several of Iran’s most important nuclear facilities had been “completely obliterated” and that the country’s nuclear weapons programme had been crippled. Iran denied this and vowed to retaliate. The Iranian parliament has already given approval to closing the strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which 20% of the world’s oil transits en route to customers all over the world. Initially the US go…
Iran has warned it could retaliate. The US has a lot of firepower ready to respond.
The USS Carl Vinson is one of two aircraft carriers in the Middle East.US Navy photoIran has warned that it has the right to take action against the US after it bombed major nuclear facilities.A top US general said America is ready to defend its forces in the Middle East.The US has a large force presence — from warships to fighter jets — that could provide air defense.The US military is bracing for possible retribution from the Iranians after Am…
Negotiations, escalation or anything in between? What is Iran's reaction to the US attacks possible?
If Iran leads reprisals against the United States, what are the options on the table?
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 43% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
