US strikes three Iranian nuclear sites in joint operation with Israel
Trump hails “successful attack” on Tehran’s nuclear infrastructure as tensions in the Middle East escalate
WASHINGTON, D.C. (MNTV) — The United States launched coordinated airstrikes against Iran’s key nuclear facilities early Sunday.
The strikes, targeting Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan, signal a critical juncture in the longstanding shadow war between Iran and Western powers.
President Donald J. Trump announced the strikes on Truth Social, declaring the mission a success.
“All planes are now outside Iranian airspace… Now is the time for peace,” he said, praising the operation and its personnel.
According to U.S. defense officials, the attack employed GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators, 30,000-pound “bunker buster” bombs designed to destroy fortified underground facilities.
The mission was executed by American B-2 stealth bombers, the only aircraft capable of deploying such munitions.
The Fordow facility, deeply embedded within a mountain, has been a significant challenge for air campaigns due to its advanced fortifications.
Israel, while equipped with smaller bunker-busting munitions, relies on U.S. capabilities for penetrating such hardened sites.
Israel conducted simultaneous precision strikes on Iranian assets, reportedly killing several high-ranking commanders and nine nuclear scientists. Multiple enrichment sites sustained significant damage.
Sources within the White House indicate President Trump’s initial reluctance to engage militarily with Iran.
However, a classified briefing on June 8 by Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, highlighted the urgency of countering Iran’s accelerating nuclear program.
The presentation reportedly shifted Trump’s position, leading to conditional approval of the strikes.
While some of Trump’s isolationist allies opposed the operation, his rhetoric has grown increasingly hawkish since Israel began its campaign earlier this month.
Global leaders and international bodies are closely monitoring developments, with fears of further escalation looming.
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