What are the wider repercussions of the U.S. bombing of Iran's nuclear sites?

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Summary

The U.S. joined Israel's war on Iran and over the weekend bombed three of the country's nuclear sites, including Fordo, located deep inside a mountain.

In the aftermath of the bombing, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated Trump on the attack.

Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi tweeted that the U.S.'s attack would have "everlasting consequences."

The move by the Trump administration is a massive escalation, and brings the U.S. into direct conflict with Iran. How will Iran respond and what are the wider repercussions?

NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with journalist Robin Wright, author of "The Last Great Revolution: Turmoil and Transformation in Iran."

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0:00.0	On Saturday night, President Donald Trump made a stunning announcement.
0:03.9	A short time ago, the U.S. military carried out massive precision strikes on the three key nuclear facilities in the Iranian regime.
0:14.9	The U.S. joined Israel's war on Iran and bombed three of the country's nuclear sites, including Fordot, located deep inside
0:22.7	a mountain. The strikes were a spectacular military success. Iran's key nuclear enrichment
0:30.4	facilities have been completely and totally obliterated. Trump then urged Iran to seek peace.
0:37.0	Iran, the bully of the Middle East, must now make peace.
0:41.1	While cautioning that the U.S. has more firepower at its disposal.
0:44.9	There will be either peace or there will be tragedy for Iran far greater than we have witnessed over the last eight days.
0:53.9	Remember, there are many targets left.
0:56.7	In the aftermath of the bombing,
0:58.4	Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated Trump on the attack.
1:02.2	Your bold decision to target Iran's nuclear facilities
1:06.1	with the awesome and righteous might of the United States will change history.
1:11.5	On Sunday morning, Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghi tweeted that the U.S.'s attack would
1:16.7	have, quote, everlasting consequences.
1:20.0	Consider this.
1:21.0	The move by the Trump administration is a massive escalation and brings the U.S. into direct
1:26.3	conflict with Iran.
1:27.9	How will Iran respond? And what are the wider repercussions?
1:38.2	From NPR, I'm Andrew Limbong.
1:42.6	Hey, everybody, it's Ian from How to Do Everything.
1:45.6	On our show, we attempt to answer your how-to questions.
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