In a significant escalation of U.S. involvement in the Middle East, former President Trump confirmed that American forces struck three Iranian nuclear facilities—Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan—as part of a coordinated operation alongside Israeli air efforts.
Trump announced on social media that U.S. stealth bombers deployed a full payload—including bunker-busting ordnance—against deeply entrenched Iranian nuclear sites. He emphasized that all aircraft have returned safely and vowed to address the nation later this evening.
Details remain sparse, and Iran has yet to officially respond. However, state-run media reported that air defenses at Fordow activated early Sunday. If confirmed, U.S. forces have shattered previous limitations on taking direct military action against Iran’s fortified nuclear installations.
While the U.S. has not signaled plans to beef up its ground presence, the move opens the door to significant retaliatory threats. Iran’s leaders have promised strong responses, and allied militias—such as Yemen’s Houthis—have suggested renewed attacks on American vessels in the region.
The timing appears strategic: Israel, after weeks of sequential strikes on Iran’s air defenses and missile infrastructure, reportedly leaned on U.S. capabilities to deliver deep-target munitions while diplomacy failed to gain traction.
This marks a turning point in the standoff. With American planes gearing up and political pressure intensifying, the world watches to see if this sparks a broader regional conflict—and whether diplomacy can still avert full-scale war.