Israel hammers Iranian centrifuge production site, says regime 'crossed every red line'

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Iran warns it will respond if US gets involved with Israeli strikesAs President Donald Trump considers getting involved with Israel's war against Iran, the Islamic Republic is warning that it will respond firmly.
Iranian U.N. Ambassador Ali Bahreini told reporters that he sees the U.S. as being "complicit in what Israel is doing," according to Reuters.
There has been speculation over whether the U.S. coordinated with Israel before the launch of Operation Rising Lion.
So far, the U.S. has stayed out of the conflict, but it has helped Israel shoot down missiles from Tehran. There are some indications, however, that the Trump administration could move to get more directly involved in the war, as it is the only one with a bomb that can destroy Fordow, often called Iran's most dangerous nuclear site.
Israeli Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Sa'ar outlined the threat posed by Iran in a letter to the U.N. Security Council explaining the crucial nature of Operation Rising Lion.
"Iran has crossed every red line. It has expanded its uranium enrichment to weapons-grade levels and maintained weapons-related nuclear infrastructure in defiance of international demands," Sa'ar wrote.
He also accused Iran of using diplomacy as a stalling tactic to buy time for advancing its nuclear program. Sa'ar said that, in light of developments in Tehran's nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities, Israel was left with "no choice but to act."
The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem announced that it will be closed June 18-20 as tensions between
Israel and Iran continue to heat up. U.S. government employees and their families have been instructed to shelter in place in and near their residences.
It also noted that it did not have any updates on getting U.S. citizens out of Israel, though the embassy said that it is aware of third parties helping people leave, but it was "not able to endorse any providers."
"The U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens of the continued need for caution and increased personal security awareness – including knowing the location of the nearest shelter in the event of a red alert as security incidents, such as mortar, rocket, and missile fire, and unmanned aircraft system (UAS) intrusions, often take place without any warning. The security environment is complex and can change quickly," the embassy wrote in a statement.
Additionally, the embassy warned that U.S. government employees and their families may face further restrictions on where they can travel in Israel, the West Bank and Jerusalem as tensions flare.
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