The United States has entered the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, launching early morning strikes on three of Iran’s major nuclear sites in a dramatic escalation that risks a broader regional war.
The Pentagon confirmed that U.S. military aircraft carried out targeted attacks on Sunday against Iran’s nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. The move marks Washington’s first direct military involvement in the conflict, which has intensified following over a week of Israeli airstrikes aimed at crippling Iran’s military and nuclear infrastructure.
Speaking in a national address from the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump declared that Iran’s “key nuclear sites were completely and fully obliterated,” warning Tehran against any retaliatory action.
“There will either be peace or there will be tragedy for Iran, far greater than we have witnessed over the last eight days,” Trump said.
The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran confirmed the strikes but insisted that the attacks would not halt its nuclear activities.
Iranian authorities reported damages but claimed that enrichment operations would continue.
According to U.S. and Israeli officials, American stealth bombers played a key role in the strike, delivering a payload of 30,000-pound bunker-busting bombs, munitions capable of penetrating deep underground to destroy fortified targets.
President Trump later posted on social media: “We have completed our very successful attack on the three nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. All planes are now outside of Iran air space. A full payload of BOMBS was dropped on the primary site, Fordow. All planes are safely on their way home.”
The military move follows days of escalating threats and counterattacks between Iran and Israel.
Experts fear that the U.S. involvement could widen the war, dragging in regional powers and destabilizing the already fragile Middle East.
The situation remains fluid, as both the international community and regional actors brace for Iran’s response.
