President Donald Trump announced that the United States has conducted targeted airstrikes on three major Iranian nuclear sites—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—marking a dramatic escalation in the ongoing conflict with Tehran. The precision strikes, carried out by B-2 stealth bombers equipped with bunker-busting payloads, successfully hit Iran’s most fortified nuclear infrastructure.
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This operation comes in direct support of Israel’s recent campaign to neutralize Iran’s nuclear capabilities, a partnership that has taken on new urgency in recent weeks. According to senior defense officials, this is the first time U.S. bombers have directly engaged Iran’s hardened nuclear sites, signaling a major shift in U.S. posture.
The White House clarified that the strikes were limited in scope and designed to dismantle critical elements of Iran’s weapons program without initiating a full-scale ground conflict. Intelligence reports indicate the targeted facilities suffered severe damage.
While the administration insists it seeks a peaceful resolution, officials have confirmed that additional military assets—including aircraft carriers and missile defense systems—are being positioned across the region as a precaution.
Iran has yet to issue an official response, though state-aligned media outlets have vowed retaliation. Security analysts warn the strikes could provoke a broader regional conflict, particularly if Iran responds with attacks on American or allied forces in the region.
The world now waits to see whether Tehran will escalate, negotiate, or fold under mounting pressure. As President Trump put it bluntly: “They made their choice—we responded. Peace is still possible. But it’s entirely up to them.”
