“Middle East on the Brink?” — U.S. evacuates personnel as military action rocks region
Date: Friday, June 13, 2025
By: FrontNaija News Desk
Source: CBS News
Tehran, Iran – In a major escalation overnight, Israel reportedly launched a precision airstrike deep within Iranian territory, targeting what security sources describe as a “high-value nuclear installation.” The strike allegedly resulted in the deaths of at least three senior Iranian nuclear scientists.
The exact location of the attack remains undisclosed, but U.S. intelligence sources confirmed to CBS News that Israel acted unilaterally in what they call a “preemptive strategic defense maneuver.”
🔥 Global Repercussions Begin
The U.S. State Department has immediately begun the evacuation of American diplomatic staff from Baghdad and other parts of the Middle East. A senior Pentagon official warned that “further retaliatory actions are likely imminent.”
As tensions flare, oil prices spiked by 4.7% on Friday morning, and global stock markets opened lower in reaction to the unfolding crisis.
🧠 Why This Matters:
Iran has repeatedly vowed retaliation if any nuclear assets are attacked.
Israel remains firm on preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
The broader Middle East could spiral into conflict if regional actors respond.
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