🔥 Title: "World on Edge: U.S. Strikes Iran Nuclear Sites, Global Tensions Soar"

Sudais Times June 22, 2025

1. US strikes Iranian nuclear facilities

President Trump confirmed U.S. airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites (Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan), calling the operation a “spectacular military success” and stating the sites were “completely obliterated”
Iran condemned the strikes as illegal violations of international law and vowed “everlasting consequences,” while also warning about potential economic fallout from oil market volatility The UN Security Council has convened an emergency session, and global leaders are urging restraint and renewed diplomatic efforts

2. Pakistan strongly condemns the strikes

Islamabad denounced the attack, calling it a violation of international law, despite having nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize just a day earlier
Public protests erupted in Karachi, and Pakistan’s Prime Minister reportedly discussed the matter with Iran’s President

3. Risk of wider Middle East escalation

Iran reportedly preparing to close the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could severely disrupt global energy markets
Major economies and regional powers (UK, EU, China, Russia, Saudi Arabia) have expressed concern and urged de‑escalation

4. Market instability ahead

Financial analysts warn of heightened volatility in oil and energy markets, citing investors bracing for unpredictable after‑effects

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The U.S.-Iran military action marks a major escalation, drawing widespread condemnation and triggering fears of regional instability and economic ripple effects.
Pakistan is navigating a delicate diplomatic line—criticizing the U.S. strikes while sending mixed signals with its Nobel Peace Prize nomination of Trump.
The coming days will be critical: watch for Iran’s response, potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and global market fluctuations.