Trump’s announcement of a “very successful attack” on three Iranian nuclear sites shattered any illusion of stability. By naming Fordo, one of Iran’s most heavily fortified facilities, he signaled a direct strike at the heart of Tehran’s nuclear ambitions. Israel’s leadership quickly framed the attack as a historic victory, while European capitals scrambled to convene emergency meetings, fearing uncontrolled escalation in the region and beyond.

In Tehran, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi denounced the strikes as “outrageous” and “criminal,” warning that Iran, under the UN Charter, “reserves all options” in self-defense. That phrase, repeated on state media, carried an unmistakable threat: retaliation is not a question of if, but how and when. As global markets shudder and diplomats race behind closed doors, the world is left holding its breath, wondering whether this moment becomes the start of a wider, uncontrollable war.