Goa, June 22 -- Tensions in the Middle East surged dramatically after Iran launched a wave of missile attacks on Israel, just hours after coordinated US-Israeli airstrikes targeted three of Tehran's most critical nuclear facilities.

Acting under President Donald Trump's orders, the United States deployed B-2 stealth bombers and launched Tomahawk missiles to hit the Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear sites-locations regarded as pillars of Iran's uranium enrichment programme. Trump hailed the mission as a "spectacular military success," claiming the targets were "completely and totally obliterated." He also warned Tehran of "even greater consequences" should it refuse to pursue peace.

In a swift and forceful response, Iran fired at least...