In a dramatic turn, former President Trump has confirmed the U.S. launched airstrikes against three Iranian nuclear sites—Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan—supporting a broader Israeli campaign aimed at dismantling Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. Trump stated that American planes delivered their payloads and exited Iranian airspace without incident.
Iran has not officially acknowledged these strikes, although state media reported antiaircraft defenses at Fordow. Reports indicate U.S. stealth bombers employed bunker-buster munitions—potent weapons capable of penetrating deeply buried targets that conventional Israeli bombs cannot.
The escalation creates a fevered atmosphere. Iran’s Supreme Leader has warned that U.S. intervention would invite “irreparable consequences,” and Tehran has threatened a sweeping regional response. Meanwhile, Iran-aligned groups in Yemen are signaling renewed attacks on American shipping. In response, the U.S. is redeploying forces and evacuating personnel across the Middle East.
Despite his heavy rhetoric, Trump reiterated that no ground invasion is planned. This move follows a period in which diplomacy failed to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions. With international tension mounting, any miscalculation could escalate into a wider conflict.