President Donald Trump announced the U.S. conducted a successful military strike against three Iranian nuclear facilities—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—claiming the operation obliterated Iran’s nuclear enrichment capabilities. He emphasized that the mission was not an act of war but a strategic response to a pressing threat from a long-time adversary.

House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi condemned the strike as unconstitutional due to the lack of congressional approval, highlighting a perceived double standard. In 2011, she supported President Obama’s similar unilateral military action in Libya. Pelosi warned the strike risked regional destabilization and American lives.

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries also criticized Trump for failing to seek authorization and misleading the nation about his military intentions. The White House defended the move, saying congressional leaders were informed in advance, although Jeffries allegedly declined the briefing.

Trump justified the strike by pointing to Iran’s decades-long support for terrorism and refusal to cooperate during a 60-day diplomatic window. He referenced the loss of American lives and growing global instability tied to Iran’s actions as reasons for finally taking military action.

Amid the fallout, reports from inside Iran indicated that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was in hiding and facing mounting internal pressure. Sources suggested that his leadership might soon end, either naturally or through force. The strike, while escalating political controversy in the U.S., temporarily culminated in a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, bringing a brief pause to rising tensions in the region.