U.S. President Donald Trump announced on social media that the United States has completed what he called a “very successful attack” on three nuclear sites in Iran — Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. According to Trump’s post, a full payload of bombs was dropped on the primary target, Fordow, and all aircraft involved have exited Iranian airspace safely.
Trump praised the operation and the American military, declaring, “There is not another military in the World that could have done this.” He ended the statement by calling for peace: “NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE!”
⚠️ Note: This claim has not yet been independently verified by the U.S. Department of Defense or international sources. The situation is developing.
U.S. Launches Coordinated Strike on Iran’s Nuclear Sites – Regional Tensions Escalate
June 22, 2025 – The United States has officially confirmed a major airstrike on Iran, targeting its three main nuclear facilities: Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. The attack marks a significant escalation amid ongoing tensions in the region.
Key developments:
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Some early U.S. officials claim the Fordow facility was destroyed (Note: Do not take this is a fact, more evidence is required)
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The strike reportedly involved B-2 stealth bombers. It was reported that the B-2’s are already heading back (15 hour flight time to the U.S.)
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Israel was notified in advance and coordinated defensive preparations, including airspace monitoring.
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Reports suggest U.S. aircraft flew direct routes into Iranian airspace without stopping at regional bases.
Israel is currently on high alert, anticipating potential retaliatory action by Iran. Analysts believe Iran’s response capabilities are limited, though missile launches toward Israel or American bases in the Middle East remain possible.
Despite previous diplomatic attempts by former President Trump, Iran firmly rejected any deal that would end uranium enrichment on its soil. This breakdown in talks, combined with intelligence on Iran’s nuclear progress, contributed to the decision to strike.
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham praised the decision, calling it “the right move” and affirming the strength of the U.S. Air Force.
Multiple official sources have confirmed that American B-2 bombers carried out targeted airstrikes on key Iranian nuclear facilities, reportedly including sites in Natanz and Fordow.
The operation follows a noticeable military buildup by the U.S. and its allies across the region since June 16, including offensive and defensive preparations, repositioning of strategic assets, and evacuations of diplomats and civilians from key embassies.
The world now awaits Iran’s possible response—whether it will activate its regional Shiite militias or escalate further against U.S. or Israeli targets.
U.S. media reports confirm that the Fordow nuclear facility was a primary target in the American airstrike on Iran. Out of the total 30 tons of munitions dropped by U.S. forces during the broader operation, two precision bunker-buster bombs were reportedly used specifically against the fortified underground site at Fordow.
This marks one of the most significant strikes in the series of American attacks, targeting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. The strikes are part of a larger campaign that has included attacks on multiple sites, including Natanz.
The message from Washington is clear: Iran must halt its escalation.
Further details, including damage assessments and Iran’s military or political response, are expected in the coming hours.
Trump also posted on X (ex Twitter) after posting on Truth Social, as follows:
Fordow Strike Follows Failed U.S.-Iran Backchannel Talks
Sources close to the situation confirm that the American strike on Iran, specifically on the Fordow nuclear sit, came after several failed diplomatic overtures by former President Donald Trump.
According to reports, in recent days Trump sent multiple proposals to Iran to meet and negotiate, including a message relayed through Turkish President Erdoğan just this past Monday, offering to travel personally to Istanbul to meet with the Iranian President. However, lacking approval from Supreme Leader Khamenei, Iran rejected the offer and reiterated its refusal to hold direct talks with the United States.
With diplomatic options exhausted, Trump ultimately gave the order for the strike. Still, analysts caution against premature declarations. While it is known that two large bombs were dropped on Fordow as part of a 30-ton payload, the full impact of the operation, both militarily and politicaly, remains unclear.
Iran’s Enriched Uranium Stockpile Raises Post-Strike Concerns
Following the U.S. strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, serious questions remain about Iran’s ability to continue advancing its nuclear program. Experts estimate that Iran currently holds several hundred kilograms of enriched uraniu: Approximately 400 kilograms enriched to 60%, and additional stockpiles enriched to 20%.
While the exact number of centrifuges now operational is unclear, Iran’s advanced centrifuge technology significantly reduces the time and equipment needed to further enrich material to weapons-grade (90%) levels. However, the recent strike has likely degraded critical infrastructure and eliminated top nuclear scientists, making a rapid breakout toward a nuclear weapon more difficult—though not impossible.
A major concern now is the unknown: it is entirely possible that some enriched uranium has been hidden, and its location may never be verified.
There is growing anticipation that Iran will announce its formal withdrawal from the Non-Proliferation Treaty’s Additional Protocol or related nuclear monitoring agreements. Tehran has already violated parts of those frameworks, but this would mark a full rupture, including likely expulsion of international inspectors.
The big question now is whether Iran will use the attack as justification to push forward toward a nuclear weapon, quietly and without oversight. The full extent of Iran’s uranium stockpiles and their locations remains uncertain, adding further volatility to an already dangerous moment.
Iran Faces Strategic Dilemma Following Strike on Fordow
In the aftermath of the reported U.S. strike on Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility, located approximately 32 kilometers from Qom, uncertainty and conflicting accounts continue to circulate inside Iran. Despite the scale of the operation, some local sources report no audible explosion, while rumors and speculation abound, pointing to an early stage of confusion and information control by Iranian authorities.
More critically, Iran’s leadership appears to be minimizing the incident publicly, possibly in an effort to control domestic reaction and maintain a posture of resilience. Early Iranian responses seem focused on managing perceptions rather than directly acknowledging the implications of the strike.
In the past week, Iranian officials consistently rejected any new negotiations with the United States. Crucially, they also made clear that Iran’s nuclear program was not up for discussion—despite mounting pressure from both Israeli military actions and American threats. This refusal to engage on nuclear terms may now prove to be a major strategic miscalculation.
The core dilemma facing Iran now is profound. On one hand, key nuclear facilities have reportedly been significantly damaged. On the other, Iran still possesses a sizable stockpile of enriched uranium—estimated at 400 kg at 60% enrichment. Though theoretically only a short technical step away from weapons-grade (90%), Iran may have lost critical infrastructure and key scientific personnel, potentially slowing its breakout capabilities.
From the regime’s perspective, acknowledging the effectiveness of the strike could be seen as tantamount to admitting strategic defeat. In that sense, the real question is whether Iran now views continued resistance as viable, or if, for the first time, it is facing a moment where the survival of the regime itself is at stake.
Further assessments of the damage and potential regional consequences are expected in the coming hours or days. Stay tuned.
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This article was written by Itai Levitan at www.forexlive.com.
