In a high-stakes and carefully executed operation, the United States launched airstrikes early Sunday morning on three of Iran’s most critical nuclear facilities. The mission, ordered directly by President Donald J. Trump, involved the deployment of B-2 Spirit stealth bombers and has sent shockwaves across the global stage.
Precision Strikes on Natanz, Fordow, and Arak
The targeted facilities—Natanz, Fordow, and Arak—have long been under international scrutiny for their role in Iran’s nuclear program. U.S. officials confirmed that the B-2 bombers carried out precision-guided strikes designed to disable uranium enrichment operations while minimizing civilian casualties.
“This mission was a direct response to imminent threats posed by Iran’s illegal nuclear advancements,” President Trump said in a televised address from the White House.
White House Statement: 'Decisive, Defensive Action'
White House Statement: 'Decisive, Defensive Action'
The White House called the strikes a “measured response” to credible intelligence suggesting Iran had resumed weaponization efforts in violation of international agreements.
The United States acted to preserve peace through strength,” the statement read. “We will not allow a nuclear-armed Iran to destabilize the region or threaten our allies."
U.S. forces remain on high alert in the Persian Gulf as the risk of escalation remains high.
Protests broke out in Tehran and several major cities, while the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) raised its threat level. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly called for an emergency meeting of the Supreme National Security Council.
Global Reactions: Escalation Fears Mount
The United Nations Security Council has convened an emergency session to address the rapidly unfolding crisis. Russia and China have strongly condemned the U.S. strikes, warning that such unilateral military actions risk triggering a broader regional war. Both nations urged diplomatic channels to be re-established immediately.
In contrast, European Union leaders called for "maximum restraint" from both Washington and Tehran, warning that further escalation could destabilize an already volatile region.
Meanwhile, Israel praised the U.S. operation as “a legitimate and necessary step to dismantle an existential nuclear threat,” with Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly briefed on the mission in advance.
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