It was an unprecedented attack years in the making, with some last-minute misdirection meant to give the operation a powerful element of surprise.

Democrats on Saturday rebuked President Donald Trump for striking three Iranian nuclear facilities, arguing that his decision to get involved puts the U.S. at risk of a prolonged war. “Trump’s strikes against Iran are not only unconstitutional,

Satellite images analyzed by The New York Times show the extent of damage at the three nuclear facilities hit by the United States. Fordo is Iran’s most critical nuclear enrichment facility, housed deep inside a mountain to shield it from attacks.