U.S. strikes on Iran are complete - Fox News citing U.S. defense official

U.S. military strikes on Iran have concluded, according to a Fox News report citing a U.S. defense official. The operation, which targeted Iranian nuclear facilities, followed a series of escalating tensions between the two nations. President Donald Trump described the strikes as a "very successful" and "powerful" response to Iran's continued development of its nuclear program and alleged support for terrorist organizations.

The strikes, part of what the administration has termed Operation Midnight Hammer, targeted key nuclear sites in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan using bunker buster bombs. The operation was a direct response to Iran's ongoing violations of the 2015 nuclear deal and expansion of weapons programs, despite U.S. sanctions and diplomatic pressure.

In retaliation, Iran launched at least 14 missiles toward Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. The U.S. defense official confirmed that the strikes were executed with precision and that the military is now assessing the full impact of the operation.

The financial markets have reacted cautiously to the developments, with investors monitoring the potential for further geopolitical instability in the region. Analysts are closely watching how the situation unfolds and whether additional sanctions or military actions could affect global energy prices and trade routes.