Operation Deep Lead

Background
Operation Deep Lead was a series of scientific tests done by the United States in the Mariana Trench. These tests involved several nuclear detonations inside the underwater trench. During these tests they tried to get a Russian ship to move its course due to them being in the line of site of the test, but after negotiations Russia decided not to heed their warning of it's timed explosion. After the explosion went off Russia declared war on the USA, A move not taken well by most and not some of their allies. This move caused Turkiye, Cyprus, and all of Northern Africa to join Minora. Some people believe this was planned by Russia to have a reason to start a war.