Breaking: Tensions Escalate as US Strikes Iranian Nuclear Facilities
In a dramatic escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on his Truth Social platform that the United States military has carried out precision airstrikes on three nuclear installations in Iran—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.
According to the statement, the attack involved the deployment of bunker-busting munitions targeting Iran’s heavily fortified underground nuclear sites. Trump described the operation as a “very successful mission,” adding that all aircraft had exited Iranian airspace without incident.
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“A full payload of bombs was dropped on the primary site, Fordow,” Trump posted. “All planes are safely on their way home. Congratulations to our great American warriors.”
While the post credited the attack to the U.S. Armed Forces, no official confirmation has yet been issued by the White House, Pentagon, or any major American defence agency. It remains unclear whether this military action was authorized by the current U.S. administration or whether Trump was merely reacting to evolving tensions in the region.
Iran Yet to Issue Formal Response
Iranian authorities have not issued an official reaction as of the time of filing this report. However, some reports from Iranian state media suggest that the targeted facilities had been evacuated in recent weeks, potentially anticipating foreign aggression.
The three named nuclear sites—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—are critical to Iran’s uranium enrichment program. Fordow, in particular, is known for being built deep beneath a mountain and is considered one of the most fortified nuclear facilities in the world.
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Fallout from Failed Diplomacy?
The alleged strike comes just days after Washington reportedly gave Tehran a two-week window for diplomatic dialogue—a move many international observers saw as a last-ditch effort to de-escalate rising tensions.
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had earlier warned that any attack on Iranian nuclear infrastructure would provoke a retaliatory response, including threats to American military assets in the Middle East.
In a move seen as a sign of mounting internal concern, Khamenei recently named three potential successors, citing persistent threats to his life from both the U.S. and Israeli intelligence services.
Global Implications
If confirmed, this would mark the first known use of bunker-buster bombs by the United States in an operational setting, targeting deep-underground military infrastructure.
The potential consequences of the strikes are enormous, with fears of a broader regional conflict involving Iran, Israel, and other global powers. Security analysts warn that the alleged attack could derail any remaining hopes for a nuclear deal revival and throw the region into a prolonged cycle of violence and retaliation.