Iran Claims US Strike Hit Near Nuclear Powerplant The alleged strike by the United States near a nuclear powerplant in Iran has sent shockwaves through the international community, reigniting long standing tensions between the two nations.
The incident marks yet another chapter in the complex history of US Iran relations, which have been plagued by periodic conflicts, diplomatic standoffs, and proxy wars.
Background on Iran's Nuclear Program Iran's nuclear program has been a subject of concern for Western powers since the early 2000s, when the country began enriching uranium.