In a dramatic escalation of the Middle East crisis, the United States has launched targeted airstrikes on three of Iran’s nuclear sites, marking a significant turning point in the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. Former President Donald Trump, in a post on his social media platform Truth Social, confirmed the operation and declared it a success, stating, “Now, it’s time for peace.”
Precision Strikes on Key Sites
According to reports from Washington, U.S. bombers hit nuclear facilities located in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan in a swift operation carried out early Saturday (local time). Trump claimed that all American aircraft safely exited Iranian airspace after successfully completing their mission. Bombers reportedly dropped multiple payloads on the underground facility at Fordow before returning to base.
Military analysts noted that stealth B-2 bombers had departed from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri earlier in the day, and their trajectory across the Pacific had raised speculation about a long-range mission. Hours later, news of the Iranian strike broke, confirming the mission’s intent.
Trump’s Public Statement
On Truth Social, Trump praised U.S. forces, stating that “no other military in the world could have executed such an operation.” He emphasized the mission’s precision and restraint, portraying it as a necessary action taken in the interest of global security. “This was not an act of war,” he insisted, “but a message.”
White House Press Secretary Carolyn Leavitt has announced that Trump will deliver a formal address to the nation at 7:30 a.m. (local time), during which more details of the operation and its implications are expected.
Tensions Reached Boiling Point
This latest move follows weeks of mounting tensions. The United States had earlier issued a two-week ultimatum to Iran: either come to the negotiating table or face consequences. While Trump had previously claimed he was still considering his options, the strike suggests Washington opted for preemptive action before the deadline expired.
Only a day before the attack, Iran had warned at the Geneva Summit that it would suspend uranium talks if the U.S. failed to restrain Israel’s military actions. Now, it appears Washington has directly stepped into the fray — not as a mediator, but as a military actor.
Iran Reacts
Iran’s military has responded with sharp condemnation, calling Trump’s actions hypocritical in light of his past claims of being worthy of multiple Nobel Peace Prizes. The Iranian Armed Forces hinted at possible retaliation, though official military responses remain limited at this stage.
Meanwhile, the Iran-Israel front continues to burn. Israeli forces have reportedly intensified their focus on Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure, and Tehran has retaliated with multiple drone strikes on Israeli positions.
Global Concerns Mount
World powers are now bracing for potential fallout from the attack. With nuclear facilities targeted and tensions escalating, diplomatic circles fear the window for peaceful negotiation may be rapidly closing.
Whether this marks the beginning of a broader conflict or a turning point toward a new negotiation phase remains uncertain — but for now, the world watches closely as another flashpoint in the Middle East unfolds.
