U.S. Strikes Iranian Nuclear Sites Amid Escalating Tensions
Tel Aviv, Israel — In a startling escalation of conflict, President Donald Trump announced on June 21, 2025, that U.S. military strikes successfully targeted three critical nuclear facilities in Iran: Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. Trump claimed that these sites were "completely and fully obliterated” and warned Tehran against retaliatory actions, stating it faced a choice between "peace or tragedy."
Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization confirmed the attacks but vowed to continue its nuclear program, asserting that its scientists were committed to overcoming adversarial actions. Despite no immediate acknowledgment from the Iranian government, the strikes have raised alarms about a potential wider conflict in the region.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Trump’s decision, deeming it a historic move that would significantly cripple Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Fox News reported the use of American stealth bombers and bunker-buster bombs in the operation, designed to penetrate the heavily fortified Fordow facility, raising concerns about possible environmental hazards.
As military tensions escalate, Iranian leaders have threatened severe reprisals, with the prospect of regional instability growing. This U.S. intervention marks a significant shift in Trump’s approach, moving away from previous diplomatic efforts aimed at curbing Iran’s nuclear pursuits.
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