President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that the United States had carried out a “very successful attack” on three key Iranian nuclear facilities, including the heavily fortified Fordow site, as well as Natanz and Isfahan
President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that the United States had carried out a “very
President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that the United States had carried out a “very successful attack” on three key Iranian nuclear facilities, including the heavily fortified Fordow site, as well as Natanz and Isfahan.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump declared: “We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan.” He added that all U.S. aircraft had safely left Iranian airspace after dropping a full payload of bombs, particularly on the mountain-embedded Fordow facility.
“This is an HISTORIC MOMENT FOR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ISRAEL, AND THE WORLD. IRAN MUST NOW AGREE TO END THIS WAR,” Trump wrote, framing the strikes as a decisive blow against Iran’s nuclear ambitions and a step toward regional peace.
The operation, which involved advanced U.S. bombers and precision munitions, aimed to significantly degrade Iran’s uranium enrichment capabilities. Trump later described the sites as “completely and totally obliterated,” though independent damage assessments have varied.
He called the events “outrageous” and warned they “will have everlasting consequences.”
Iranian Response
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi strongly condemned the strikes in a statement posted on X. He called the events “outrageous” and warned they “will have everlasting consequences.”
Araghchi described the U.S. action as “extremely dangerous, lawless and criminal behavior,” accusing Washington of violating the UN Charter. “In accordance with the UN Charter and its provisions allowing a legitimate response in self-defense, Iran reserves all options to defend its sovereignty, interests, and people,” he stated.
Global Reactions
World leaders offered divided responses
World leaders offered divided responses. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the strikes, congratulating Trump for a “bold decision” that he said would “change history” by denying Iran nuclear weapons. Some Western allies, including the UK’s Keir Starmer, acknowledged the threat posed by Iran’s nuclear program while stressing the need for stability and diplomacy.
Others expressed alarm. UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned of a “dangerous escalation” in an already volatile region and urged immediate de-escalation. Leaders from Russia, China, and several European nations called for restraint, emphasizing the importance of returning to negotiations and avoiding broader conflict. Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia, voiced concern over potential regional instability.
The strikes marked a significant U.S. escalation in the ongoing tensions with Iran, coming amid stalled nuclear talks. As of mid-2026, the episode remains part of a fragile and complex situation involving ceasefires, renewed diplomacy, and continued uncertainty in the Middle East.
