U.S. President Donald Trump announced that American forces carried out a massive strike on Iran’s main nuclear sites, claiming the Fordow facility and others were “completely obliterated.” He warned that more attacks would follow unless Tehran agrees to peace.
Speaking late Saturday, Trump said the U.S. hit Iran’s three key nuclear locations—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—with B-2 bombers dropping six bunker-buster bombs and U.S. submarines launching 30 Tomahawk missiles. “Fordow is gone,” he declared on social media.
Iran confirmed “enemy airstrikes” had hit Fordow, its most fortified uranium site, but denied serious damage or radiation risk. Officials claimed the site had been evacuated and key materials removed in advance.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Trump’s “bold decision,” as Israeli and Iranian forces remain locked in deadly aerial exchanges since June 13. More than 430 people have reportedly been killed in Iran and 24 in Israel.
The U.S. reportedly told Iran through diplomatic channels that it does not seek regime change and that no further strikes are currently planned.
The UN condemned the U.S. strikes as a “dangerous escalation.” Global markets reacted with concern, anticipating oil price spikes and broader regional instability.
Trump’s move has sparked political backlash in Washington, with lawmakers split on the legality and wisdom of direct military engagement with Iran. A Pentagon press briefing is expected Sunday.
