Washington/Tehran (Agencies): In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States has carried out targeted airstrikes on three of Iran’s most sensitive nuclear facilities: Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.
The announcement came via Trump’s Truth Social platform on Saturday evening, where he described the operation as a “very successful attack.” According to the statement, American B2 stealth bombers were deployed to deliver a full payload of bombs, with Fordow—an underground enrichment site fortified within a mountain—being the primary target2.
“All planes are now outside of Iran air space,” Trump wrote. “A full payload of BOMBS was dropped on the primary site, Fordow. All planes are safely on their way home. Congratulations to our great American Warriors. There is not another military in the World that could have done this. NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE!”2
This marks the first direct U.S. military strike on Iranian nuclear infrastructure and follows a week of intense Israeli air raids on Iranian military and nuclear targets. The strikes are believed to be a coordinated response to Iran’s recent acceleration of uranium enrichment and its alleged support for proxy attacks in the region4.
Sources familiar with the operation confirmed that B2 bombers were used due to their ability to penetrate heavily fortified targets like Fordow, which is considered nearly impervious to conventional airstrikes. The use of the U.S.-developed GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator—commonly known as the “bunker buster”—was reportedly critical to the mission’s success.
While Trump’s statement emphasized a desire for peace, the strikes have raised alarm across the international community. Analysts warn that the move could provoke a severe response from Tehran and further destabilize the already volatile Middle East.
Iran has not yet issued an official response, but regional observers expect a strong reaction in the coming hours. Meanwhile, global leaders are urging restraint and calling for diplomatic engagement to prevent a broader conflict.
This is a developing story. Updates will follow as more information becomes available.