The United States carried out a series of airstrikes on June 21 targeting three of Iran’s most fortified nuclear sites—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—according to official sources. The coordinated strikes were conducted using B-2 stealth bombers armed with “bunker buster” munitions, specifically designed to penetrate underground facilities.
These sites are central to Iran’s uranium enrichment efforts and have long been a focal point of international scrutiny due to concerns about potential nuclear weapons development. The U.S. has stated that the objective of the strikes was to eliminate Iran’s capacity to produce nuclear weapons. Iran, however, maintains that its nuclear program is strictly for peaceful purposes.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced the operation on social media, calling it a “very successful attack” and claiming the targeted facilities were “completely and totally obliterated.”
In response, Iran launched a barrage of missiles at Israel, injuring civilians and damaging infrastructure in Tel Aviv. The Iranian foreign ministry described the U.S. action as a declaration of war and warned of “everlasting consequences.”
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed that no radiation leaks had been detected at the impacted sites but has called for an emergency session to address the rapidly deteriorating situation.
This major escalation follows weeks of rising tensions in the region. Earlier in June, Israel had conducted strikes against Iranian interests, heightening fears of a broader conflict. While Israel has previously threatened to act unilaterally against Iran’s nuclear program, analysts note that it lacks the capability to destroy heavily fortified nuclear sites without U.S. military assistance.
The international community has called for restraint amid growing concerns that the conflict could spiral into a full-scale regional war.
