Trump Confirms Surprise US Airstrikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites, Including Fordo

 

President Donald Trump has announced that the United States has launched a surprise military strike on Iran, targeting three of its nuclear facilities in what he described as a “very successful attack.” The move ends weeks of speculation over whether Washington would join Israel in its escalating conflict with Tehran.

Fordow pic.twitter.com/SnpRDnbLy2

— Israel News Pulse (@israelnewspulse) June 22, 2025

 

Ever since Israel began its offensive against Iran, there had been a tense and uncertain waiting game over whether Trump would involve the United States directly. His hesitation was particularly noteworthy given his long-standing criticism of previous American interventions in the Middle East. As recently as two days ago, Trump had told reporters he would make a decision on US involvement “within two weeks,” a remark that seemed designed to calm tensions and buy time for diplomatic maneuvering.

 

 

However, in a dramatic turn of events, Trump announced through a post on Truth Social that the United States had carried out airstrikes on three key Iranian nuclear sites—Fordo, Natanz, and Esfahan. Among these, Fordo is known to be heavily fortified and located deep underground, requiring specialized ordnance to penetrate its defenses.

 

 

“We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. All planes are now outside of Iran air space,” Trump wrote.

 

The president, also revealed that a “full payload of bombs” had been dropped on the Fordo site. He did not specify whether the sites were destroyed or merely damaged, and so far, no video or photographic evidence of the strikes has been released to the public. “All planes are on their way back to the US,” he added.

 

According to a report by the Reuters news agency citing a US official, the attack involved B-2 stealth bombers, aircraft known for their ability to penetrate dense air defenses and deliver bunker-buster bombs—suggesting that the operation was carefully calibrated to disable Iran’s most protected nuclear facilities.

 

The announcement is sure to raise fresh concerns over the prospect of a broader regional conflict. US airstrikes on Iranian territory—especially on nuclear infrastructure—represent a major escalation and risk triggering retaliation from Tehran or its allies across the Middle East.

 

Whether Trump’s decision will spark further violence or serve as a deterrent remains to be seen. But what is certain is that his unexpected move has brought an end to the guessing game that has dominated headlines since Israel began its assault—and ushered in a new, unpredictable phase of the confrontation with Iran.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from BBC  2025-06-22

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here we go again…sad 

The U.S. military conducted air strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan on Sunday morning local time, President Trump announced.

https://www.axios.com/2025/06/21/us-strike-iran-nuclear-israel-trump

I wonder haw many B2's went in so how many MOP's were dropped and I also wonder just how successful this has been or will they go in for a second strike?

So the tailed wagged and the U.S. is now at war with Iran.

 

Awesome.   Anyone who thinks the Iran government is for good are total ignorant fools.

14 minutes ago, Tug said:

Here we go again…sad 

 

What no funny taco comment ?

 

The NY Times quotes sources that B-2 bombers were involved in the attacks but they do not say whether the big bunker-buster bombs were dropped.

2 minutes ago, bkk6060 said:

Awesome.   Anyone who thinks the Iran government is for good are total ignorant fools.

I agree the Iranian government is evil and is the author of much of the terrorist activity quite possibly much more now because it’s the only way they can realistically strike back..I hope they sink the Iranian navy now because if they close the straights of Hormuz that’s going to exert a lot of economic pressure worldwide along  with the terrorists attacks we know are coming.here at home we have (to put it mildly) incompetents in charge of the institutions that keep us safe along with the (administration) terrorizing the career agents…..that bodes ill …..all we can do is see how it all plays out.hope it’s quick and successful.

How long before the US or the US's overseas interests are attacked?

 

History would ask, should US tourists and expats be worried about their safety?

5 minutes ago, jerrymahoney said:

The NY Times quotes sources that B-2 bombers were involved in the attacks but they do not say whether the big bunker-buster bombs were dropped.

Of course they were. Why else would they go in?

26 minutes ago, Social Media said:

Whether Trump’s decision will spark further violence or serve as a deterrent remains to be seen.

Unfortunately this won’t deter the regime given that they don’t have it in their DNA to negotiate, it will only serve as an incentive to further implement their purpose and their agenda until there’s nothing left of them but a heap of rubble. Hope for the best for the Iranian citizens.

I don't know how I could be more angry right now, what a disaster.
Trump just shattered his political coalition ... 

There are so many risks, a broader regional conflict, global oil market chaos not to mention dragging the likes of the other global superpowers into taking sides with Iran.

Americans don't want another forever war, but here we go. Buckle up. 👿

7 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

10 minutes ago, jerrymahoney said:

The NY Times quotes sources that B-2 bombers were involved in the attacks but they do not say whether the big bunker-buster bombs were dropped.

Of course they were. Why else would they go in?

Trump only said that a "full payload" of bombs was dropped on Fordo.

As a football Nation I sure hope we won't be in the same group with the USA during the upcoming WC in Canada, USA, Mexico. A disaster waiting to happen.

4 minutes ago, expat_4_life said:

I don't know how I could be more angry right now, what a disaster.
Trump just shattered his political coalition ... 

There are so many risks, a broader regional conflict, global oil market chaos not to mention dragging the likes of the other global superpowers into taking sides with Iran.

Americans don't want another forever war, but here we go. Buckle up. 👿

It’s a move that definitely has not made Americans safer.

 

5 minutes ago, novacova said:

Unfortunately this won’t deter the regime given that they don’t have it in their DNA to negotiate, it will only serve as an incentive to further implement their purpose and their agenda until there’s nothing left of them but a heap of rubble. Hope for the best for the Iranian citizens.

Of course it might lead to the overthrow of a very, very nasty regime. 

Just now, dinsdale said:

Of course it might lead to the overthrow of a very, very nasty regime. 

I don’t see this as an impeachable act, but we can live in hope.

3 minutes ago, jerrymahoney said:

Trump only said that a "full payload" of bombs was dropped on Fordo.

Try thinking. What type of bomb was needed? What type of bomb is it that only the B2 can carry?

What are MAGAts pivoting to now that their whole "no war, no world police president blah blah" talking point is dead?  Not that anyone with half a brain ever believed that nonsense in the first place.

1 minute ago, Chomper Higgot said:

I don’t see this as an impeachable act, but we can live in hope.

Ridiculous comment that takes my comment completely out of context. The Iranian regime is one of if not the worst in the world.

6 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

Try thinking. What type of bomb was needed? What type of bomb is it that only the B2 can carry?

I am only saying there has been no positive confirmation from Trump or elsewhere that those bombs were used -- they could have bombed all the Fordo entrances with more conventional weapons.

 

 

1 minute ago, shdmn said:

What are MAGAts pivoting to now that their whole "no war president" talking point is dead.  Not that anyone with half a brain ever believed it in the first place.

There will be no US boots on the ground in Iran.

Shalom Fordow🤔

Just now, jerrymahoney said:

I am only saying there has been no positive confirmation from Trump or elsewhere that those bombs were used -- they could have bombed all the Fordo entrances.

 

 

Just now, dinsdale said:

There will be no US boots on the ground in Iran.

Why do US boots need to be on the ground in Iran for American troops to be killed in a war with Iran?

 

The war with Iran is asymmetric, undetectable B2 bombers at altitude, soft targets at ground level all over the globe.

 

 It didn’t have to be this way.

 

1 minute ago, dinsdale said:

There will be no US boots on the ground in Iran.

"War is peace, freedom is slavery, and ignorance is strength"

 

The past sucks....

 

You can have your good laugh -- for some reason Trump is not definitively claiming that the bunker busters were used if they in fact were.

 

Trump wrote: A full payload of BOMBS was dropped on the primary site, Fordow,”

_____________________

 

The president said B-2 stealth bombers were used but did not specify which types of bombs were dropped.

 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14834579/US-moves-B2-stealth-bombers-Israel-Iran-live-updates.html

Anyone with a brain knew that Trump was gonna attack this weekend

10 minutes ago, ExpatOilWorker said:

The past sucks....

 

Well that and a President who whole legislative program is collapsing faster than his poll numbers.

A military strike on Iran as a distraction and means to rally support.

 

It does nothing to make Americans.l safer, quite the contrary.