Trump: US Strikes Iran Nuclear Sites – National Address
- military has attacked three Iranian nuclear sites, escalating involvement in efforts to curb Tehran's nuclear ambitions.The strikes targeted facilities at Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz, sites believed to be...
- The president revealed the military operation via social media before a scheduled address to the nation.
- military possesses the B-2 stealth bombers and the GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator,a 30,000-pound bunker buster bomb,needed to penetrate such heavily fortified locations.The U.S.
the U.S. military has launched strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, escalating tensions in the region. President Trump announced the military operation via social media before a national address, demanding Iran cease its nuclear ambitions. The strikes targeted key facilities, including Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz, causing immediate reactions. Iran has vowed retaliation, heightening concerns about regional stability and the U.S. military’s role. The revelation follows reports of Israel’s actions to dismantle Iranian air defenses. The U.S. has also started assisted departure flights from Israel. For up-to-the-minute coverage, see News Directory 3. The situation is rapidly developing. Discover what’s next as the world awaits Iran’s response.
U.S. Military Strikes Iran Nuclear Sites Amid Rising Tensions
Updated June 22, 2025
President Trump announced Saturday that the U.S. military has attacked three Iranian nuclear sites, escalating involvement in efforts to curb Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.The strikes targeted facilities at Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz, sites believed to be central to iran’s nuclear program. Iran has threatened retaliation for the nuclear attack, raising concerns about regional stability.
The president revealed the military operation via social media before a scheduled address to the nation. He demanded Iran cease its pursuit of nuclear weapons. The U.S. action follows earlier reports of Israel gaining air superiority over Iran by dismantling Iranian air defenses. However, Israel lacks the capacity to fully neutralize iran’s most fortified sites, such as the Fordow facility, which is buried deep under a mountain.
The U.S. military possesses the B-2 stealth bombers and the GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator,a 30,000-pound bunker buster bomb,needed to penetrate such heavily fortified locations.The U.S. military role in this operation is seen as critical to its success.
“We have completed our very prosperous attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan,” Trump said in a social media post. “All planes are now outside of Iran air space. A full payload of BOMBS was dropped on the primary site,Fordow. All planes are safely on their way home.”
Trump added that he would address the nation at 10 p.m., stating, “This is an HISTORIC MOMENT FOR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ISRAEL, AND THE WORLD. IRAN MUST NOW AGREE TO END THIS WAR. THANK YOU!”
The U.S. ambassador to Israel also announced the start of “assisted departure flights” from Israel, the first since the Oct.7, 2023, attack that initiated the Gaza conflict.
what’s next
The situation remains fluid as the world awaits Iran’s response and assesses the long-term implications of the U.S. military action on the region’s geopolitical landscape.