Breaking: Trump Launches Bunker-Busters on Iran’s Fordow, Hits Two More Nuclear Sites

The United States has launched a targeted aerial campaign against Iran, striking three major nuclear facilities in what marks Washington’s first direct military action since the conflict between Israel and Iran escalated earlier this month. The announcement came from President Donald Trump on Sunday, June 22, via social media, confirming the strikes on facilities located in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.

The U.S. strikes followed earlier statements by Trump indicating that his administration had no immediate intention of entering the conflict. However, the decision to proceed with military intervention was made less than ten days after Israel initiated a campaign against Iranian targets on June 13. Trump described the operation as a successful effort to dismantle Iran’s nuclear enrichment capabilities and to neutralize what he called a significant threat from a state sponsor of terrorism.

Deployment of Bunker-Busting Bombs and Cruise Missiles

The air assault on Iran’s Fordow facility employed some of the U.S. military’s most advanced weaponry. Defense sources confirmed the use of B-2 Spirit stealth bombers—strategic aircraft capable of long-range, high-precision attacks. Each bomber was equipped with two GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators (MOPs), which are considered the most powerful non-nuclear bunker-busting bombs in the U.S. arsenal.

The GBU-57 is designed to penetrate fortified underground structures before detonation. It weighs approximately 30,000 pounds and is engineered to target deeply buried infrastructure. This capability was critical in the assault on the Fordow site, which is located approximately 300 feet beneath solid rock in a mountain near Qom.

In addition to the Fordow strike, the U.S. military deployed Tomahawk cruise missiles—launched from submarines in the region—to target two other nuclear-related sites in Natanz and Isfahan. Both facilities play a key role in Iran’s uranium enrichment and nuclear fuel production programs.

Iranian and International Responses

Iran’s Atomic Energy Organisation confirmed the attacks on all three facilities but maintained that the strikes would not deter the country’s pursuit of its nuclear program. Iranian authorities have consistently stated that their nuclear development is intended solely for civilian energy purposes, a claim that continues to be challenged by Western governments.

The United Nations’ nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), reported no measurable rise in radiation levels following the attacks. In a brief statement, the agency indicated that there had been no off-site radioactive contamination detected, suggesting that the strikes did not cause any immediate environmental hazard.

Iranian officials, however, have condemned the U.S. strikes, framing them as violations of sovereignty and pledging that the country would continue its nuclear efforts regardless of military pressure.

Strategic Implications and Regional Outlook

The decision to engage militarily in the Israel-Iran conflict represents a significant shift in U.S. posture in the region. Until now, the United States had avoided direct involvement, despite providing diplomatic and intelligence support to Israel. The use of high-value military assets and advanced munitions indicates that Washington views Iran’s nuclear infrastructure as a critical strategic target.

The airstrikes also reinforce a longstanding U.S. policy objective: preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons capabilities. While Tehran insists on the peaceful nature of its nuclear program, repeated breaches of enrichment thresholds and limited cooperation with international monitors have heightened global concern.

The situation adds a new layer of complexity to the Middle East crisis, as Washington now finds itself directly engaged in a volatile conflict with potential for wider regional escalation. Observers note that Iran may respond through direct military means or via allied proxy forces across the region, including in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen.

While no follow-up strikes were immediately confirmed, President Trump warned that additional action would be taken if Iran escalated or continued its nuclear activities. The Pentagon has reportedly placed regional U.S. assets on heightened alert, preparing for possible counterattacks or asymmetric retaliation.