Washington, D.C. — In a significant escalation of Middle East tensions, the United States has launched direct military strikes on three key Iranian nuclear facilities, including the heavily fortified Fordow enrichment site. The operation, confirmed by President Donald Trump on Saturday, marks the most dramatic U.S. involvement in the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict to date.
“We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan,” Trump announced via social media. “A full payload of BOMBS was dropped on the primary site, Fordow.”
What Sites Were Targeted in the Iran Airstrikes?
The coordinated U.S. strikes reportedly hit:
- Fordow: A deep underground enrichment facility known for housing Iran’s most sensitive nuclear work.
- Natanz: Iran’s primary uranium enrichment hub.
- Esfahan: Another critical site within Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.
While Iranian officials have yet to publicly acknowledge the airstrikes, the move risks triggering a wider regional war, with Tehran previously warning that any direct U.S. military involvement would result in “irreparable damage” and spark “all-out war.”
Use of B-2 Stealth Bombers Raises Speculation Over Bunker Buster Deployment
Trump confirmed the deployment of U.S. B-2 Spirit stealth bombers, the only aircraft capable of delivering the 30,000-pound GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP)—a bunker buster designed to destroy deeply buried nuclear facilities like Fordow. However, he did not specify whether this weapon was used.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) had recently confirmed that Fordow was being used to produce highly enriched uranium, escalating global concerns over Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
Trump Declares “Historic Moment” Amid Iran-Israel War Fears
Calling the attack a turning point, Trump declared:
“This is a HISTORIC MOMENT FOR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ISRAEL, AND THE WORLD. IRAN MUST NOW AGREE TO END THIS WAR.”
He is expected to address the American public in a televised speech at 10:00 p.m. EST.
Israel’s Role and U.S. Regional Positioning
Prior to the U.S. operation, Israel had requested American assistance to reach Fordow after weeks of sustained airstrikes aimed at weakening Iran’s air defense systems. In response, the Pentagon had repositioned military assets across the region in preparation for potential Iranian retaliation.
Background: A Shift in U.S. Foreign Policy
The strikes also represent a stark policy reversal for Trump, who campaigned on ending “forever wars” and had previously urged Israel to delay unilateral action in favor of diplomatic solutions.
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