US Strikes Iran’s Nuclear Facilities

The United States launched a surprise attack on three Iranian nuclear sites, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. The operation involved the use of six B-2 stealth bombers capable of carrying massive bunker-buster bombs, designed to destroy underground facilities. Reports indicate that all planes successfully exited Iranian airspace and are en route home, marking a significant escalation in tensions over Iran’s nuclear program.

The strike was announced shortly after President Trump returned to the White House from his trip to Bedminster, NJ, where he avoided media questions. The timing was notable, as the same fleet of bombers had been tracked leaving Missouri earlier that day, despite their flight times suggesting they would reach Iran only late in the day.

While Israel has been deploying less-powerful bombs recently due to a lack of the necessary aircraft, the US B-2 is believed to be capable of delivering the 30,000-pound bunker-buster bombs needed for such underground targets.

President Trump declared the mission a success on social media, stating, “We have completed our very successful attack on the three nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. All planes are now outside of Iran air space. A full payload of bombs was dropped on Fordow. All planes are safely en route home. Congratulations to our great American Warriors.” He added, “Now is the time for peace.”

Further satellite images show the targeted facilities, including Iran’s Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant and the nuclear enrichment site in Isfahan, both of which were struck during the operation.