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U.S. Strikes Iranian Nuclear Sites: Trump Confirms Joining Israeli Air Campaign

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President Trump confirms U.S. airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, marking a major shift as the U.S. joins Israel’s campaign. Global fallout, legal backlash, and nuclear concerns explained.

Date: June 22, 2025
Location: Washington, D.C.

In a bold and controversial move, President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces have launched precision airstrikes on three key Iranian nuclear facilities—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—joining Israel’s sustained military campaign in Iran.

“Fordow is gone,” Trump declared during a press briefing. “We acted swiftly, decisively, and our aircraft are back home safely.”

🧨 What Was Targeted and How?

Facility Damage Level Weapons Used
Fordow Reportedly destroyed B-2 stealth bombers, bunker-busters
Natanz Major infrastructure hit 30+ Tomahawk cruise missiles
Isfahan Uranium conversion halted Submarine-launched Tomahawks

These locations were considered critical components of Iran’s nuclear enrichment capabilities.

Read more about Iran’s nuclear program on the IAEA site.

🌍 Global Reactions Pour In

🇺🇸 United States

  • Trump’s stance: no interest in regime change, no further immediate strikes.
  • Congressional reaction:
    • Support: Lindsey Graham, Mitch McConnell.
    • Condemnation: Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, citing War Powers violations.
  • Legal concern: Many argue the strikes bypassed Congress, violating the War Powers Resolution.

🇮🇱 Israel

  • Prime Minister Netanyahu thanked the U.S. for strategic collaboration and access to bunker-busting tech.
  • IDF: Confirmed coordination with the U.S. and stated more operations may follow.

🇮🇷 Iran

  • Supreme Leader Khamenei vowed “proportional retaliation.”
  • Foreign Ministry: Declared the U.S. has “crossed a red line,” warned of “regional retaliation.”

🌐 International

  • United Nations: UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned this escalation may “destabilize the entire region.”
  • NATO and the EU expressed concern and called for de-escalation.
  • Russia and China: Condemned U.S. involvement and called for emergency Security Council meetings.


⚔️ Casualty & Damage Report

  • Iranian deaths: Over 430 reported killed, 3,500+ injured since Israeli strikes began (June 13–June 22).
  • Israeli casualties: 24 civilians killed from Iranian retaliation, over 1,200 injured.
  • Environmental fallout: Experts warn that bombing deep nuclear facilities like Fordow may risk radioactive exposure.

🧪 “There is a real possibility of uranium exposure and underground contamination,” said Dr. Karen Alami, a Middle East nuclear analyst.

🛡️ Strategic and Political Implications

✅ U.S. Objectives:

  • Disabling Iran’s nuclear breakout capability.
  • Reasserting U.S. deterrence in the Gulf region.
  • Demonstrating unity with Israel.

❌ Potential Risks:

  • All-out regional war involving Hezbollah and Houthis.
  • Legal challenges from Congress or U.S. courts.
  • Strained NATO/EU alliances amid growing anti-war sentiment.

JUST IN: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Delivers Remarks After President Trump Strikes Iran

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🧭 Final Thoughts

The U.S. entrance into Israel’s campaign against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure marks a major shift with global consequences. Whether this action will prevent further nuclear advancement or ignite a broader regional conflict remains to be seen.

Stay with us for continuing updates, expert opinions, and real-time analysis as this story unfolds.

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