Trump calls US air strikes on Iran a ‘spectacular success’ after obliterating nuclear targets
Washington, D.C., U.S.— President Donald Trump confirmed late Saturday that the United States launched coordinated air strikes on three major nuclear sites in Iran—Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan—declaring the operation a “spectacular military success.”
The surprise announcement was made via Truth Social, just before 8 p.m., and followed by a brief address from the White House.
Trump Declares US Air Strikes a ‘Spectacular Success’
“Iran’s key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated,” Trump said from the Cross Hall, flanked by top officials including Vice President J.D. Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
The operation involved 12 30,000-pound bunker buster bombs and 30 Tomahawk missiles, launched from US submarines in coordination with Israeli defense forces. B-2 stealth bombers flew from Missouri, conducting a 37-hour nonstop mission, refueled mid-air.
Strategic Overview of the US Air Strikes on Iran
Fordow and Natanz Among Key Targets in Iranian Nuclear Strike
Trump confirmed to Fox News that the Fordow facility was hit using massive “bunker buster” bombs. The president emphasized this was part of a broader mission to prevent Iran from achieving nuclear weapons capability.
According to The New York Times, US B-2 bombers were refueled multiple times as they crossed the Pacific Ocean en route to Iran, where they executed precision bombing operations at all three targets.
Israel and US Strike in Historic Joint Operation
Netanyahu Applauds Trump’s Decision to Join Israel’s Mission
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Trump’s leadership, stating, “Your bold decision to target Iran’s nuclear facilities with the awesome and righteous might of the United States will change history.”
The joint military operation followed Israel’s initial strikes on June 12. Israel’s Defense Forces confirmed that all nuclear targets selected for the mission had been previously assessed for strategic value and risk.
Iran Condemns US Air Strikes, Vows to Respond
Iran’s Foreign Minister Cites Breach of International Law
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi denounced the attacks as a violation of the UN Charter and international law. He warned that Iran reserves the right to retaliate in self-defense.
CNN later reported that Iranian forces launched missile salvos toward Israel’s coastline, with explosions heard in Tel Aviv, escalating concerns about a wider regional conflict.
Potential Fallout and Military Readiness in the Middle East
US Bases and Troops in Region on High Alert
Following the strikes, American forces in the Middle East, particularly those at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, were placed on high alert. The Department of Defense warned of possible retaliatory actions from Iranian proxies in Yemen, Iraq, and Lebanon.
Trump concluded his remarks with a prayer for the US military and a call for peace, stating, “There will either be peace or there will be tragedy for Iran far greater than we have witnessed.”
Political Impact and Global Reactions to Trump’s Iran Bombing
Trump Faces Divided Reactions at Home
While some Republican lawmakers supported the strikes, citing national security, others criticized the lack of congressional consultation. Trump dismissed conflicting intelligence assessments, arguing that Iran’s nuclear ambitions were too close for comfort.
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Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, previously stated Iran had not resumed nuclear weapons production. Trump rebuked that claim, asserting, “Then my intelligence community is wrong.”
