On June 15, 2025, US President Donald Trump took to the social network Truth Social to claim that the United States "had nothing to do" with the Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities on Sunday night. The attack, carried out by Israel as part of Operation Rising Lion, destroyed a uranium processing and fuel plate production facility in Isfahan, as well as parts of the Natanz facilities. In response, Iran launched a missile strike on Israel, which, as of the morning of June 15, killed five people, including two children, and left 5 injured.

In his statement, Trump stressed that the United States had no role in planning or executing the Israeli operation, but expressed support for its ally, noting that Israel “has the right to defend itself against the threat of nuclear weapons.” At the same time, he issued a stern warning to Iran, saying that in the event of any attack on American interests, the United States “will unleash the full might of our military on Iran on a scale never seen before.” According to the president, Washington has “the most advanced and powerful arsenal” that can cause “irreparable damage” to Tehran. The statement was one of the most blunt from Trump since his return to the White House in January 2025.

Despite the threats, Trump expressed confidence that a diplomatic solution to the conflict between Iran and Israel is possible. “We can easily reach an agreement that will end this bloody conflict,” he wrote, adding that the United States is ready to act as a mediator for de-escalation. According to Axios, the Trump administration has already begun consultations with Saudi Arabia and Qatar to organize talks involving Iran and Israel. However, Tehran has not yet agreed to participate in such a format, demanding that Israel formally apologize and compensate for the damage caused.

Iran, in turn, accuses the United States of indirectly supporting the Israeli attack, claiming that American intelligence provided Tel Aviv with data on the location of nuclear facilities. Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian called Trump's statements "hypocritical," noting that Washington cannot deny its role as Israel's main arms supplier. According to Iranian authorities, 14 people were killed in the Israeli strikes, including nine scientists working on the nuclear program, and it will take at least a year and a half to restore the destroyed facilities.

The international community is trying to prevent further escalation. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on all parties to refrain from further attacks and return to negotiations under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) on Iran's nuclear program. The IAEA, in turn, said it would send a team of inspectors to Iran to assess the damage at the facilities in Isfahan and Natanz. According to the agency, despite the destruction, the risk of radiation contamination outside the complexes is minimal, but local problems require immediate intervention.