US Begins Evacuating Citizens From Israel Amid Iran-Israel Conflict

President Donald Trump authorized a U.S. military operation targeting Iran's primary nuclear facilities, including the Fordo, Natanz, and Esfahan sites, utilizing B-2 stealth bombers. This strike followed heightened tensions and warnings from U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, who urged American citizens to evacuate Israel amid the escalating conflict. The U.S. State Department has commenced assisted departure flights from Israel and the West Bank to safely relocate U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents, with airlines like El Al providing limited seats to major U.S. destinations. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed urgency in striking Iranian nuclear sites, reportedly communicating a refusal to wait for the U.S. two-week deadline for Iranian nuclear abandonment. Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance voiced concerns about direct U.S. involvement, reflecting internal debate on the extent of engagement in the conflict. President Trump has convened meetings with his national security team to evaluate further U.S. actions in the region.