President Donald Trump has confirmed that the United States conducted targeted airstrikes on three nuclear facilities in Iran—Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan—marking a dramatic escalation in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump declared, “We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran… All planes are safely on their way home.” He praised the operation as a demonstration of unmatched American military capability and added, “NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE!”
While Trump did not confirm the aircraft used, sources told Reuters that the US deployed B-2 Spirit stealth bombers, capable of carrying the 30,000-pound GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator. This bunker-busting bomb is designed to destroy deeply buried targets like Iran’s fortified Fordow nuclear facility.
Earlier reports indicated that six B-2 bombers had been spotted en route to Guam from Whiteman Air Force Base, hinting at a buildup ahead of the strike.
The attack follows over a week of aerial combat between Israel and Iran that has claimed hundreds of lives and left critical infrastructure in ruins. Israel initiated the conflict with a surprise wave of airstrikes on June 13, targeting Iranian military assets and nuclear facilities.
Despite claims by Tehran that its nuclear program is solely for peaceful purposes, both Israel and now the US have acted to prevent what they allege is Iran’s rapid path toward nuclear weaponization.
As global leaders call for restraint, Trump’s announcement signals a high-stakes pivot in American involvement, with widespread implications for regional stability, energy security, and diplomatic negotiations in West Asia.
