Category: Nuclear

Newly released satellite imagery showcases aftermath of “bunker-buster” bombs on Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility

373879 01: A B-2 Spirit bomber, center, flies with two F-117A Nighthawks, July 19, 2000 above dramatic clouds. The B-2 Spirit is a multi-role bomber capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear munitions. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Air Force)
A B-2 Spirit bomber, center, flies with two F-117A Nighthawks (Photo courtesy of U.S. Air Force)

OAN Staff Blake Wolf
12:31 PM – Sunday, June 22, 2025

Newly released satellite images showcase the aftermath of the 30,000 pound “bunker-buster” bomb the United States dropped on Iranian nuclear facilities.

The U.S. operation, known as “Midnight Hammer,” occurred on Saturday night, utilizing over 125 aircraft including seven 8-2 stealth bombers, multiple fighter jets, dozens of air refueling tankers, as well as a guided missile submarine and multiple reconnaissance aircraft, according to Joint Chiefs Chairman Air Force Gen. Dan Coats in a Sunday briefing.

The attack struck three Iranian nuclear facilities, including Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan.

Before and after images reveal how the entire topography of the mountain protecting Iran’s Fordow nuclear enrichment site changed following the detonation of 14 separate 30,000-pound Massive Ordnance Penetrator bombs, the first operational use of the weapon, according to Caine.

“Final battle damage will take some time, but initial battle damage assessments indicate that all three sites sustained extremely severe damage and destruction,” Caine stated.

Entire sections of the once-brown mountain are seen covered in light grey ash with visible holes seen penetrating the mountainside.

Meanwhile, Iranian state TV channels are reporting that the enriched uranium reserves “had been transferred from the nuclear centers” to a separate location prior to the attacks, according to Hassan Abedini, a deputy political head of Iran’s state broadcaster.

Satellite images prior to the attack pointed out an “unusual” line of vehicles near the entry point of the Fordow facility, which may have been when Iran supposedly moved the enriched uranium, although the claim remains unconfirmed.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General confirmed the U.S. attacks while also noting that there “has been no increase in off-site radiation levels after the recent attacks on the three Iranian nuclear sites.”

“It is clear that Fordow was also directly impacted, but the degree of damage inside the uranium enrichment halls cannot be determined with certainty,” stated Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi on Sunday.

Despite Iranian state TV claiming that Iran moved their stock of enriched uranium, social media users argued that Iran may not have moved their stock at all, and definitely not utilizing the “unusual” line of trucks seen piled up at the Fordow site prior to the attack.

X user “@dataalerta” argued that the trucks seen at the Fordow site “are dump trucks, not uranium-shipping trailers… To move/transport uranium they’d use 48Y-type cylinders in sealed trailers, not open-bed trucks full of sand. Hauling uranium that way would be logistically unsafe, legally impossible, and operationally reckless. And if you, a civilian, can spot this on commercial imagery, do you really believe the world’s best-equipped intelligence services wouldn’t notice?”

The user’s argument may potentially point to the theory that the trucks were utilized to reinforce the tunnels leading to the nuclear sites in an attempt to dampen the effects of the U.S. airstrikes, rather than pointing to the Iranian claim that the uranium was moved.

The MOP “bunker-busters” are capable of penetrating up to 200 feet below-ground prior to exploding, making them extremely useful in this specific U.S. operation.

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Russian leader claims multiple nations are ‘ready to directly supply Iran’ with nuclear weapons following U.S. attack

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 24: Deputy Chairman of the Security Council Dmitry Medvedev looks on prior to the Victory Day military parade in Red Square marking the 75th anniversary of the victory in World War II, on June 24, 2020 in Moscow, Russia. The 75th-anniversary marks the end of the Great Patriotic War when the Nazi's capitulated to the then Soviet Union. (Photo by Ramil Sitdikov - Host Photo Agency via Getty Images )
Deputy Chairman of the Security Council Dmitry Medvedev looks on prior to the Victory Day military parade (Ramil Sitdikov – Host Photo Agency via Getty Images)

OAN Staff Blake Wolf
2:01 PM – Sunday, June 22, 2025

Russian leader Dmitry Medvedev warned that multiple nations are “ready” to supply Iran with nuclear warheads following the United States’ airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities on Saturday.

Medvedev, a former Russian president and current deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council issued a series of X posts following the United States’ attack against Iran.

Medvedev stated Iran’s “enrichment of nuclear material — and, now we can say it outright, the future production of nuclear weapons — will continue.”

Medvedev also claimed that a “number of countries” are “ready to directly supply Iran with their own nuclear warheads,” without directly naming any of the supposed nations, although Russia has consistently backed Iran’s nuclear program.

“The US is now entangled in a new conflict, with prospects of a ground operation looming on the horizon,” Medvedev added. “Donald Trump, once hailed as the ‘president of peace,’ has now pushed the US into another war.”

Medvedev’s comments come as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that he will be traveling to Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss an Iranian response to the United States.

“We enjoy a strategic partnership, and we will always consult with each other and coordinate our positions,” Araghchi stated.

Meanwhile, Russia’s Foreign Ministry denounced the U.S. strikes, arguing that they “flagrantly violate international law.”

“The irresponsible decision to subject the territory of a sovereign state to missile and bomb attacks, whatever the arguments it may be presented with, flagrantly violates international law, the Charter of the United Nations and the resolutions of the United Nations Security Council,” Russia’s Foreign Ministry stated on Sunday.

Additionally, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on Sunday that the United States will suffer “everlasting consequences” as a result of its military action against Iranian nuclear facilities, while characterizing Iran’s nuclear program as “peaceful.”

“The United States, a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, has committed a grave violation of the UN Charter, international law and the NPT by attacking Iran’s peaceful nuclear installations. The events this morning are outrageous and will have everlasting consequences. Each and every member of the UN must be alarmed over this extremely dangerous, lawless and criminal behavior,” Araghchi wrote in an X post.

“In accordance with the UN Charter and its provisions allowing a legitimate response in self-defense, Iran reserves all options to defend its sovereignty, interest, and people,” he added.

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President Trump address: Attacks on Iran nuclear sites a spectacular success

Trump: Iran must make peace or future attacks will be far greater and a lot easier

US President Donald Trump addresses the nation, alongside US Vice President JD Vance (L), US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (2nd R) and US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (R), from the White House in Washington, DC on June 21, 2025, following the announcement that the US bombed nuclear sites in Iran. President Donald Trump said June 21, 2025 the US military has carried out a "very successful attack" on three Iranian nuclear sites, including the underground uranium enrichment facility at Fordo. "We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan," Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform. (Photo by Carlos Barria / POOL / AFP) (Photo by CARLOS BARRIA/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
US President Donald Trump addresses the nation, alongside US Vice President JD Vance (L), US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (2nd R) and US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (R), from the White House in Washington, DC on June 21, 2025, following the announcement that the US bombed nuclear sites in Iran. (Photo by CARLOS BARRIA/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

OAN Staff Abril Elfi
7:43 PM – Saturday, June 21, 2025

President Donald Trump has addressed the nation following the U.S. completing successful airstrikes on key Iranian nuclear facilities.

On Saturday, Trump addressed the nation, alongside Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.

Trump said that the U.S. strikes in Iran were a “spectacular military success.”

“Tonight, I can report to the world that the strikes were a spectacular military success. Iran’s key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated,” Trump said in his first public remarks since the strikes were carried out.

The president went on to warn Iran that if peace was not met, future worse attacks would be coming.

“Iran, the bully of the Middle East, must now make peace. If they do not, future attacks will be far greater and a lot easier,” Trump said in a Saturday night address to the nation. “This cannot continue. There will either be peace or there will be tragedy for Iran, far greater than what we have witnessed over the last eight days. Remember, there are many targets left.”

Trump warned that the U.S. could “go after those other targets with precision, speed, and skill,” which he said could be done “in a matter of minutes.”

Trump concluded announcing that there will be a press conference on Sunday at 8:00 a.m. ET.

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Netanyahu: Israel is capable of striking Iran’s Fordow nuclear site without U.S. support

(L) Iranian kids perform on stage in front of a “Death to America” banner in Tehran, Iran, on November 3, 2024. (Photo by Hossein Beris / Middle East Images / Middle East Images via AFP) / (Background) Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gives a statement. (Photo by JACK GUEZ/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

OAN Staff Brooke Mallory
12:09 PM – Friday, June 20, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu firmly suggested that the Jewish State possesses the capability to strike all of Iran’s nuclear installations — including the highly fortified Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant, located “half a mile beneath a mountain” — without offensive U.S. intervention.

Despite some skepticism among military analysts regarding Israel’s ability to neutralize such deeply buried sites, Netanyahu still asserted that Israel “will achieve all our objectives,” reaffirming his government’s determination.

“We [Israel] will achieve all our objectives and hit all of their nuclear facilities. We have the capability to do that,” Netanyahu said when asked by a reporter about Fordow in relation to the U.S. joining offensively.

Since initiating its “Operation Rising Lion” campaign against the Islamic nation, Israel has conducted strikes on multiple Iranian nuclear sites, including a major facility in Natanz and others in the vicinity of Tehran and Isfahan.

In addition to targeting infrastructure, Israeli operations have reportedly eliminated more than a dozen high-ranking Iranian scientists and senior military officials. Iranian scientists work across a wide range of fields, often with a strong emphasis on self-sufficiency due to international sanctions and geopolitical pressures.

Meanwhile, the heavily fortified Fordow facility has emerged as a critical factor influencing President Donald Trump’s deliberations on whether the United States should intervene in the escalating Israel-Iran conflict.

While Netanyahu maintains that U.S. involvement is likely unnecessary for an offensive strike, numerous military analysts have argued that the U.S. remains Israel’s sole ally equipped with long-range strategic bombers capable of delivering the heavy bunker-buster munitions necessary to target deeply buried sites such as the Fordow facility.

However, there is ongoing debate within defense circles over whether even these advanced munitions would be sufficient to fully neutralize Fordow, given its depth and fortification.

President Trump stated on Thursday that he will make a final determination on a potential strike against Iran within the “next two weeks,” noting that he still remains hopeful for a diplomatic resolution.

“Based on the fact that there’s a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future, I will make my decision on whether or not to recertify within the next two weeks,” Trump said in a statement that was read aloud yesterday by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.

The GOP commander-in-chief has encountered resistance from within his MAGA base over the unfolding Middle Eastern conflict, with notable Republican voices such as Steve Bannon and Tucker Carlson vocally urging the United States to avoid entanglement in the rapidly escalating situation.

On the other hand, politicians like Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) argue that the only way to stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons is to exemplify the United States’ military strength in an offensive capacity.

Cruz endorsed the possibility of a targeted air strike, using a 30,000-lb. Massive Ordnance Penetrator (“bunker buster”) on Iran’s fortified Fordow nuclear complex. He also emphasized that this tactic could be deployed without sending U.S. troops into Iran.

Furthermore, Netanyahu, for his part, expressed that the decision regarding U.S. involvement rests “entirely” with President Trump and what he feels is best for the United States.

“He’ll do what’s good for the United States, and I’ll do what’s good for the State of Israel,” the Israeli prime minister said, noting, “as the saying goes — every contribution is welcome.”

Over the weekend, Netanyahu continued to defend Israel’s decision to launch strikes against Iran, dismissing concerns raised over earlier testimony by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who stated in March that the U.S. intelligence community had assessed that Iran was not actively pursuing the development of a nuclear weapon.

“The intel we got and we shared with the United States was absolutely clear — was absolutely clear — that they were working on a secret plan to weaponize the uranium,” Netanyahu stated on Fox News’ “Special Report with Bret Baier” on Sunday.

“They were marching very quickly. They could achieve a test device and possibly an initial device within months and certainly less than a year,” he added. “I think we have excellent intel on Iran.”

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Israel STRIKES Iran Nuclear Reactor; U.S. Mobilizes For Possible Iran Attack | TBN Israel

Join Yair Pinto and Mati Shoshani for the latest updates on the Israel-Iran War. Israel now holds air superiority over Iran. In this explosive war update, Yair Pinto and Mati Shoshani break down the full scope of Operation Rising Lion; from Mossad’s covert drone hangars in Tehran to multi-day airstrikes eliminating Iran’s top commanders and nuclear scientists. Hear how Israeli intelligence, years in the making, led to a perfectly orchestrated assault against the IRGC and strategic facilities deep inside Iran. With B-52 bombers waiting on U.S. carriers and the Ayatollah's regime unraveling, the big question is: will America join the fight? A defining moment in Middle East history, global security, and the future of Western values. Stay up-to-date with the latest developments here on CBN Israel. Israel is currently facing intense challenges—ongoing conflict, security threats, and uncertain futures. This is more difficult than ever, and the burden on the Israeli people is heavy. Now more than ever, your support is urgently needed. Together, we can bring light and encouragement in these challenging days. Donate now at: https://www.tbn.org/standwithisrael Please join us in praying for the peace of Israel and Jerusalem. TBN Israel creates cutting-edge content that tells the continuing, multi-faceted narrative of Israel. And it all happens through partners like you. Your financial support enables TBN Israel to produce engaging, one-of-a-kind programming that educates viewers around the world about this land and people so loved by God. Donate today: https://www.tbn.org/israel

Israel DESTROYS Iranian Nuclear Reactor; Russia Declares China ENEMY

Israel has hit and destroyed the IR-40 Heavy Water Reactor near Khondab Iran only hours ago, with footage and satellite data showing the initial impact and destruction of the dome of the reactor vessel, which was used to create weapons grade plutonium for the Iranian regime. Israel has been hit by more Iranian ballistic missiles over the course of the last few hours, and has vowed to take out Khomeini and has high confidence that even without US support Iran can only survive a few weeks longer before the government inevitably collapses or is wiped out. US war preparations are still ongoing, with the US shipping fresh blood transfusions into the region, along with the shifting of assets and personnel out of harm's way. Russia has also declared China an enemy state in a classified security service paper that was leaked to the press, stating that China is an "enemy hunting for new technology and innovations." Ukrainian forces have also hit the city of Orenburg, some 1000 Km (750 miles) inside the Russian Federation this morning.

Victor Davis Hanson: Israel-Iran War Will ‘Be For Naught’ if the Regime, Nuclear Program Survive

Regardless of whether Israel has the capability to decimate Iran’s entire nuclear program, or whether the United States needs to become further involved in the war and provide Israel with “bunker-buster” bombs, one thing is clear: “If this war should end with the Iranian regime intact and the elements of its nuclear program recoverable, then in some ways it will have been all for naught,” argues Victor Davis Hanson in today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.”  “It is surreal. If we had this conversation five years ago and I said to you, ‘The Iranian nation—that is huge compared to Israel, 10 times the population—the Iranian nation has lost all control of the Houthi terrorists and they are themselves neutered. Their surrogates in the West Bank and Gaza are neutered. They're gone, Hamas as a fighting force. The formidable, terrifying Hezbollah cadres, they're inert. ‘“‘There is no Russian presence. I'm not a patron. It is not a protector. It's not a power in the Middle East. It's tied down in Ukraine. And Iran itself, the formidable powerhouse of the Middle East that evoked terror all over, has no defenses....' “And we're down to a single critical issue… if this war should end with the Iranian regime intact and the elements of its nuclear program recoverable, then, in some ways, it will have been all for naught.” 

Israel strikes Iran, targeting nuclear sites

TOPSHOT - Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers a speech during his visit to an Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) centre, at the Palmachim Airbase near the city of Rishon LeZion on July 5, 2023. (Photo by JACK GUEZ / AFP) (Photo by JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images)
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers a speech during his visit to an Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) centre, at the Palmachim Airbase near the city of Rishon LeZion on July 5, 2023. (Photo by JACK GUEZ / AFP) (Photo by JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images)

OAN Staff Sophia Flores
7:03 PM – Thursday, June 12, 2025

After launching what Israel is labeling “preemptive strikes” on Iran, the Jewish State has gone into a state of emergency, bracing for retaliation.

Following strikes in Tehran, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a statement in a televised address.

“Moments ago, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, a targeted military operation to roll back the Iranian threat to Israel’s very survival,” Netanyahu announced.

“This operation will continue for as many days as it takes to remove this threat. For decades the tyrants of Tehran have brazenly, openly, called for Israel’s destruction.”

“This is a clear and present danger to Israel’s very survival,” Netanyahu added.

“We struck at the head of Iran’s nuclear weaponization program,” he added. “We targeted Iran’s main enrichment facility in Natanz. We targeted Iran’s nuclear scientists working on the Iranian bomb. We also struck at the heart of Iran’s ballistic missile program.”

In the strikes, Israel targeted Iranian nuclear facilities, military assets and key figures in the Iranian military. Israeli military officials say Iran is advancing a secret program to build nuclear weapons.

Israel is now expecting a significant retaliatory response from Iran. They are bracing for it to be larger in scale than previous Iranian attacks. In order to prepare, Israel has banned school sessions, social gatherings, and “non-essential work” as it braces for retaliation.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement that the United States was not involved and did not assist in the strikes that occurred on Thursday evening — Pacific Time (PT).

“Tonight, Israel took unilateral action against Iran. We are not involved in strikes against Iran and our top priority is protecting American forces in the region,” he said in a statement.

“Israel advised us that they believe this action was necessary for its self-defense. President Trump and the Administration have taken all necessary steps to protect our forces and remain in close contact with our regional partners. Let me be clear: Iran should not target U.S. interests or personnel,” Rubio stated.

Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) quickly defended Israel’s strikes against Iran.

“Israel is acting to defend themselves and tonight we should stand unequivocally with the state of Israel,” he told Fox New’s Sean Hannity.

“Israel has an incredible military. They are surrounded by nations that would drive them into the sea and exterminate them,” the Texas lawmaker continued “We don’t know how this is going to end up but a nuclear Iran would be a profound threat to Israel and a profound threat to America.”

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Russia Agrees To Work With Trump On Iranian Nuclear Talks

A picture taken on November 10, 2019, shows workers on a construction site in Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant during an official ceremony to kick-start works for a second reactor at the facility. - Bushehr is Iran's only nuclear power station and is currently running on imported fuel from Russia that is closely monitored by the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP) (Photo by ATTA KENARE/AFP via Getty Images)
A picture taken on November 10, 2019, shows workers on a construction site in Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant during an official ceremony to kick-start works for a second reactor at the facility. (Photo by ATTA KENARE/AFP via Getty Images)

OAN Staff Blake Wolf
11:03 AM – Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly agreed to work with the United States on communicating with Iran regarding its nuclear program, as well as its regional proxies.

The report was confirmed by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, who stated that “Russia believes that the United States and Iran should resolve all problems through negotiations.”

Peskov added that Moscow “is ready to do everything in its power to achieve this.”

Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has relayed mixed messages about his stance on Iran, vowing to apply “maximum pressure,” while also stating that he plans on working on a “verified nuclear peace agreement with Iran.”

Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, stated that it is “natural” for countries to offer help with various issues, given the significance and the current political climate in the Middle East.

“It’s possible that many parties will show good will and readiness to help with various problems,” he stated on Monday. “From this perspective, it’s natural that countries will present an offer of help if it’s needed.”

The talks between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Saudi Arabia on February 18th regarding the Ukraine war also reportedly included conversations surrounding Moscow potentially facilitating talks between the U.S. and Iran.

However, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stated in February that President Trump cannot be trusted following the withdrawal of the nuclear agreement between the U.S. and Iran, signed by former President Barack Obama.

The Obama-era deal curbed Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions placed on Iran.

Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, Russia has strengthened its ties with Iran, signing a strategic cooperation treaty in January, signaling a long-term alignment.

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This U.S. Nuclear Submarine Will Change EVERYTHING – Here is Why!

This US Nuclear Submarine Will Change EVERYTHING - Here is Why! Deep beneath the ocean’s surface, an invisible specter glides silently, leaving no trace. This is the Virginia-class submarine, a marvel of military technology with the power to change the course of war in an instant. Can you imagine a weapon capable of attacking an entire fleet without anyone ever knowing? With the ability to operate for months without surfacing, this submarine is not just a mobile fortress but a hidden ace beneath the waves. Amid tensions in the South China Sea and the looming threat of conflict over Taiwan, could the Virginia-class submarine be America’s strategic weapon in a showdown with superpowers like China and Russia? Join Navy Power in uncovering the secrets behind its formidable strength. From the very beginning, the Virginia-class submarine was designed with a clear goal: cost efficiency without compromising cutting-edge advancements. Only two shipyards in the United States, General Dynamics Electric Boat and Huntington Ingalls Industries, possess the expertise to construct nuclear-powered submarines.

Why is Bill Gates Suddenly Investing BILLIONS in Nuclear Power Plants?

Want to know how the elites’ playbook works? Take a look at Three Mile Island. For decades, the media used Three Mile Island, the site of the worst commercial nuclear accident in US history, as the poster child for why we CAN’T invest in nuclear energy (even though the incident resulted in ZERO people losing their lives. But now that Bill Gates needs more power for Microsoft’s data processing centers and AI programs, the media is once again rejoicing over nuclear energy! Glenn Beck explains how this tells us all we need to know about how the elites work: They’ll use propaganda and lies to stop average Americans from having nuclear energy, but as soon as THEY need it, they’ll reverse course.

Nuclear-Armed Pakistan Developing Long-Range Ballistic Missile Capabilities

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According to Reuters, nuclear-armed Pakistan “is developing long-range ballistic missile capabilities that could eventually allow it to strike targets well beyond South Asia, making it an ’emerging threat’ to the United States.” Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer identified the nuclear-armed states with missiles capable of reaching the United States: Russia, North Korea and China. And Pakistan “is striving to join” them, while helping to destabilize the region and fueling the Axis of Evil. The Brookings Institution put forward the idea of appeasing Pakistan so as not to inflame it and escalate, but history demonstrates that appeasement never works with states that advance jihad. Any “close ties” between Pakistan and America were always based on falsehoods to begin with. Pakistan has always played a double game, steadily advancing terrorism as a state funder.

Pakistan is also as virulently against Israel for being a Jewish nation as it is against India for being a Hindu nation. It has become increasingly problematic and threatening to free societies. Consequently, the US has updated a travel advisory for Americans considering visiting the country:

Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting transportation hubs, markets, shopping malls, military installations, airports, universities, tourist attractions, schools, hospitals, places of worship, and government facilities. Terrorists have targeted U.S. diplomats and diplomatic facilities in the past.

In response, the U.S. has levied sanctions. Eurasian Times reported on December 21, 2024:

From sending its armada to support Islamabad during the 1971 war against India to sanctioning a Pakistani state-owned enterprise trying to develop long-range ballistic missiles that threaten Washington, US-Pakistan relations have come full circle.

As per the Pentagon’s assessment, Pakistan is striving to join a small list of adversaries – Russia, North Korea, and China that can strike United States territory. Islamabad’s sophisticated missile development program that brings territory outside South Asia within its striking range is inimical to the interests of the United States.

It is the first time that the US has sanctioned a Pakistani state-owned enterprise tied to missile development. Sanctions have been imposed on four Pakistani entities, including the state-owned National Development Complex (NDC), for their role in advancing Pakistan’s missile program….

As per the US assessment, the NDC is responsible for Pakistan’s development of ballistic missiles, including the Shaheen-series ballistic missiles….

The four “entities” named in the American sanctions for contributing to Pakistan’s Ballistic Missile Program are: the National Development Complex (NDC), located in Islamabad; Akhtar and Sons Private Limited, Affiliates International, and Rockside Enterprise–located in Karachi. The US Executive Order “targets proliferators of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery.”

Pakistan’s reaction to American sanctions was an expected one. Similarly to Iran, it downplayed its nuclear intentions:

Pakistan considers the US decision to impose sanctions on NDC and three commercial entities as unfortunate and biased. Pakistan’s strategic capabilities are meant to defend its sovereignty and preserve peace and stability in South Asia. The latest installment of sanctions defies the objective of peace and security by aiming to accentuate military asymmetries. Such policies have dangerous implications for the strategic stability of our region and beyond.

With a nuclear Pakistan, America must act. Ironically, The Guardian called for peaceful diplomacy with Pakistan in 2017, which it accused Trump of “shunning.” In the words of The Guardian: “attempts to strong-arm Islamabad could push it deeper into a growing alliance with China and Russia, and lead to more instability.” Yet after four years of an appeasing Biden regime, Pakistan has escalated its threats. Trump had it right when he considered a “harsher stance” to deter Pakistan for its support of jihadist groups in Afghanistan.

Appeasement never works with jihadists, but leftists are immune to accepting this reality.

U.S. intercepts Old But Nuclear Capable Russian and Chinese bombers off Alaskan coast | LiveNOW from FOX

Off the coast of Alaska, Russian and Chinese bombers flew together for the first time in international airspace off the coast of Alaska, in a new show of expanding military cooperation that U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Thursday raises concerns. These flights were not seen as threats, but this was the first time that Chinese bomber aircraft have flown within the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone. This was also the first time Russian and Chinese aircraft have taken off from the same northeast Russian base. Former Senior Defense Intelligence Official Mark Chandler joined LiveNOW from FOX to further discuss.

Russian Bombers 'Clash' With U.S. Air Force Jets; China Joins Mission In First Such Incident

Chinese Nuclear Bombers Circle Alaska on Joint Patrol With Russia as U.S. Unveils New Arctic Strategy

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) intercepted two Russian and two Chinese bombers near Alaska on July 24. A US defence official said it was the first time Russian and Chinese bombers have been intercepted while operating together. The US and Canada, which together comprise NORAD, intercepted the Russian TU-95 Bear and Chinese H-6 bombers. The bombers remained in international airspace in ADIZ* and were “not seen as a threat,” according to a statement from NORAD. However, Russia and China said that the air patrol was not aimed at third parties.

US jets scramble fighters to meet Russian AND Chinese bombers as they close in on Alaska

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