BREAKING: US Bombs Three Iranian Nuclear Sites in Historic Military Strike
President Trump announces “very successful” attack on Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan facilities as Middle East crisis escalates to dangerous new level
WASHINGTON/TEHRAN – In an unprecedented military escalation, President Donald Trump announced Saturday evening that United States forces successfully bombed three critical Iranian nuclear facilities, marking the first direct American military strike on Iranian territory since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
Breaking: The Strike Details
At 8:00 PM ET on June 21, 2025, Trump declared on Truth Social: “We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. All planes are now outside of Iran air space.”
The operation utilized B-2 stealth bombers carrying 30,000-pound Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) “bunker buster” bombs – the only weapons capable of destroying Iran’s heavily fortified underground nuclear infrastructure.
Targets Hit:
- Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant: Underground facility built into a mountain near Qom
- Natanz Nuclear Facility: Iran’s primary uranium enrichment site
- Esfahan Nuclear Technology Center: Critical uranium conversion facility
Timeline of Events Leading to Strike
June 13, 2025: Israel launches extensive military campaign against Iran, targeting nuclear scientists and military commanders.
June 16-20: Escalating exchanges between Israel and Iran, with Iranian missile strikes hitting Israeli territory.
June 19: Trump issues ultimatum demanding Iran’s “unconditional surrender” and cessation of nuclear enrichment activities.
June 20: Iran rejects negotiations, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stating talks won’t happen “until Israeli aggression stops.”
June 21: US military executes coordinated strike on three nuclear facilities.
Historical Context: Four Decades of Tension
The strike represents the culmination of US-Iran tensions dating back to:
- 1979: Iranian Revolution and US Embassy hostage crisis
- 2003: Discovery of Iran’s undeclared nuclear activities
- 2015: Iran Nuclear Deal (JCPOA) signed under Obama
- 2018: Trump withdraws US from nuclear agreement
- 2020-2024: Series of covert attacks target Iranian nuclear program
International Response: Global Alarm
United Nations: Secretary-General António Guterres called for immediate ceasefire, warning of regional catastrophe. Emergency Security Council session convened.
European Union: Condemned strikes, with Josep Borrell calling for restraint and return to diplomacy.
Russia: Offered mediation services, which Trump rejected. Moscow warned of destabilizing regional effects.
China: Criticized US action as violation of Iranian sovereignty, called for peaceful negotiations.
Israel: Prime Minister Netanyahu praised strikes, claiming they set back Iran’s nuclear program “two to three years.”
Gulf States: Mixed reactions – Saudi Arabia and UAE showed cautious support, while Qatar and Oman urged immediate dialogue.
Iran’s Response: Vows of Retaliation
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared: “The Iranian nation isn’t frightened by such threats” and warned of “all-out war in the region” if US aggression continues.
Iran has already launched retaliatory missile strikes on Israeli targets, with reports indicating over 400 people killed and 3,056 wounded since the conflict began June 13.
Strategic Analysis: High-Stakes Gamble
Military experts note that while the strikes may temporarily delay Iran’s nuclear program, they could ultimately accelerate weaponization efforts as Iran seeks nuclear deterrent capability.
Key Concerns:
- Nuclear Proliferation: Iran may withdraw from Non-Proliferation Treaty
- Regional Arms Race: Neighboring countries could pursue nuclear weapons
- Economic Impact: Potential closure of Strait of Hormuz threatens 20% of global oil supply
- Escalation Risk: Iran’s proxy networks across Middle East pose retaliation threat
Immediate Consequences
Military Preparedness: US begins evacuating American citizens from Israel and West Bank. NATO increases regional alert levels.
Economic Markets: Global oil prices expected to surge as markets open Monday amid supply disruption fears.
Diplomatic Isolation: Strike effectively ends near-term nuclear negotiations, straining US alliances with European partners favoring diplomatic solutions.
What’s Next: Trump to Address Nation
Trump announced he will address the nation at 10 PM ET Saturday, calling it “an HISTORIC MOMENT FOR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ISRAEL, AND THE WORLD.”
The president declared “NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE” while demanding Iran “AGREE TO END THIS WAR.”
With tensions at their highest point in decades, the international community watches anxiously as the Middle East teeters on the brink of a potentially catastrophic regional war that could reshape global geopolitics.
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US Bombs Iran Nuclear Plants: Trump Announces Historic Strike on Three Facilities
