In a dramatic late-night post on Truth Social, former President Donald Trump announced U.S. forces had successfully executed targeted strikes against three of Iran’s most sensitive nuclear sites. The operation, hitting the heavily fortified Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan facilities, represents the most direct American military action against Iran’s nuclear program in decades.

“Mission accomplished,” Trump declared in his characteristically blunt style, confirming all aircraft had safely exited Iranian airspace. The post sent shockwaves through global capitals, with diplomats and military analysts scrambling to assess the situation’s implications. While details remain scarce, defense sources suggest B-2 stealth bombers armed with specialized bunker-buster munitions were deployed from Guam to penetrate Iran’s underground enrichment sites.
This bold move follows weeks of escalating tensions, beginning with Israeli airstrikes on June 13 that targeted similar facilities. Iran’s retaliatory missile barrage, only partially intercepted by Israeli defenses, had already raised regional tensions to dangerous levels. The U.S. operation marks a significant escalation, transitioning from covert actions and sanctions to overt military strikes against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.
Global reactions poured in rapidly. Tehran vowed “severe consequences,” while European allies expressed alarm at the potential for broader conflict. At home, responses split along familiar partisan lines, with Trump allies praising decisive action and critics warning of open-ended conflict. As oil prices surged in early trading, ordinary Americans found themselves bracing for potential economic ripple effects from this dramatic turn in Middle East tensions.