The conflict in the Middle East reached a critical point early Sunday morning after the United States launched a series of powerful airstrikes on key Iranian nuclear facilities. In a televised address from the White House, President Donald Trump confirmed that the US military had bombed major sites, including Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, and claimed the attacks had “totally obliterated” Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.
Trump delivered a blunt warning to Tehran, stating that more strikes could follow unless Iran agrees to step back and seek peace. “These sites are no more,” he said. “And if Iran chooses aggression over diplomacy, we are prepared to act again.”
Inside the Attack
Military sources revealed that the air raid involved B-2 stealth bombers and, for the first time in combat, the US deployed its 30,000-pound “bunker buster” bomb — a weapon specifically designed to penetrate deep underground facilities like Fordow.
The scale and precision of the strike suggest a significant escalation, not just in rhetoric, but in military action, signaling that Washington is ready to take bold steps against Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
Iran Pushes Back, Warns of Long-Term Repercussions
While US officials painted the attack as a crippling blow to Iran’s nuclear program, Iranian leaders tried to minimize the damage. One Iranian lawmaker labeled the strikes as “superficial,” saying Fordow was not seriously harmed.
However, behind the scenes, the tone was much more severe. Iranian officials condemned the US assault, calling it a dangerous provocation with “everlasting consequences.” Tehran has called for an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council and is expected to respond formally once Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei breaks his silence.
Regional Conflict Deepens
This latest military escalation comes amid an already volatile situation between Iran and Israel, now in its second week of active hostilities. Just hours after the US strikes, Israel reported a new wave of missile attacks launched from Iran, indicating that the region is sliding further into open confrontation.
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