Summary
The United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran despite ongoing nuclear talks. Iran responded with its own strikes in several countries, including Israel and Saudi Arabia. The conflict escalated following failed negotiations in Geneva and involved military operations and diplomatic tensions in the region.
Key Facts
- The U.S. and Israel conducted airstrikes on Iranian military and nuclear sites.
- Iran retaliated by launching missile and airstrikes in various countries.
- President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" aimed at Iranian threats.
- The attacks followed unsuccessful U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations in Geneva.
- A previous ceasefire ended a 12-day war between Israel and Iran in 2025.
- Iran later barred International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors from its facilities.
- Iran agreed to resume nuclear talks with European countries in late August.
- Sanctions on Iran were reinstated by the United Nations for the first time in a decade.
