On Saturday, June 21, 2025, the United States, under the leadership of President Donald Trump, launched a massive airstrike targeting Iran’s 3 main nuclear facilities, Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. The operation took place amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel and marked a direct intervention by the United States aimed at crippling Iran’s nuclear capabilities.
President Trump declared the operation a “tremendous success,” stating that the targeted facilities were “completely destroyed.” However, the full extent of the damage remains unconfirmed. The assault reportedly involved B2 stealth bombers and U.S. Navy submarines, with the use of Tomahawk cruise missiles and potentially GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators—commonly known as “bunker busters.”
Primary Targets of the Strike:
- Fordow – A heavily fortified underground uranium enrichment facility
- Natanz – Iran’s primary nuclear research and development center
- Isfahan – A region housing significant nuclear infrastructure
Reports indicate that six B2 stealth bombers dropped twelve bunker buster bombs on the Fordow site. Simultaneously, U.S. Navy submarines launched 30 Tomahawk missiles targeting Natanz and Isfahan. Additional bunker busters were also used on Natanz, suggesting the strike aimed to ensure deep-penetration damage.
Israeli officials confirmed full coordination with the United States in planning and executing the strikes. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was briefed and expressed strong support for the operation. President Trump stated that the objective was to “eliminate the nuclear threat posed by Iran” and prevent the regime from acquiring nuclear weapons.
Although President Trump had previously shown reluctance to involve the United States further in Middle Eastern conflicts, he reportedly authorized the strike after last-minute secret negotiations failed. Diplomatic efforts had reached a dead end, prompting military action.
Iranian officials condemned the airstrikes as a “brutal assault” and a violation of international law. Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization confirmed the attack but pledged to continue the country’s nuclear program. One of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s top advisers hinted at retaliation, suggesting missile strikes on U.S. naval vessels and a potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz to Western ships—moves that could rapidly escalate the regional crisis.
While Iranian state media acknowledged the attacks, they claimed that critical assets had been evacuated ahead of time, minimizing casualties. The situation remains volatile, with global leaders calling for restraint as the region stands on the brink of a wider conflict.