In a surprising intensification of U.S. military engagement in the Middle East, former pres Trump ordered an attack. The US has repeatedly bombed key nuclear installations in Iran, including the Fordow facility. This invasive operation represents a more personal and direct partnership with Israel. Together, they’ve grouped up to destroy Iran’s nuclear program, which they both view as a top threat.
Before the commencement of the hostilities, the U.S. military conducted precision strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities—Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. They employed B-2 bombers equipped with a new very heavy 30,000 bunker buster bomb designed to penetrate deeply buried fortifications. Trump called the military operation “very successful.” He claimed it has done severe damage to critical elements of Iran’s nuclear ecosystem.
“The prospect of an Iranian regime acquiring nuclear weapons represents the most acute immediate threat to America and our allies,” stated a White House representative. This attitude goes to the heart of the urgency that you hear from U.S. officials about an Iranian nuclear breakout.
In its aftermath, every U.S. aircraft made it back safely—not into Iranian airspace. This public operation marks a new and deeply concerning level not only a specific military/political strategy, but of increasing tensions in the region.
Trump conventional the nation on how he ordered such a military operation at 10 PM local time. He will make that speech live from the White House. He crowed on his Truth Social platform that “Fordow is toast.” This announcement represents the amazing success of that operation!
Praise of Trump’s authoritarian overreach has come from more surprising quarters. Even Texas Senator Ted Cruz weighed in to express his support on Twitter, reiterating the importance of destroying Iran’s nuclear ambitions. He stated, “President Trump has persistently and unequivocally stated that those threats cannot be countered without dismantling the Iranian regime’s enrichment capacity.”
Former Israeli Minister for Defense Yoav Gallant voiced his approval on social media, declaring, “President Trump took a bold decision for the United States, for Israel, for all of humanity. The world is now a safer place.”
Similarly, U.S. Senator John Fetterman praised the operation, stating, “Good. This was the right call. The regime deserves it. Well done, President @realDonaldTrump.” South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham added his support as well, stating, “As I’ve long maintained, this was the correct move by @POTUS.”
Trump further emphasized the capabilities of the U.S. military in his remarks, asserting, “We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran… A full payload of BOMBS was dropped on the primary site, Fordow. All planes are safely on their way home.”
The international community is watching the developments closely after these strikes. Given the complexity of Iran’s geopolitical landscape, fears extend beyond qualitative retaliatory measures to concerns about geographical escalation to wider regional stability.