In a high-stakes move that sent shockwaves across the globe, former President Donald Trump has confirmed that the U.S. military executed “very successful precision strikes” on Iran’s nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. During a televised address, Trump claimed the operations had “completely obliterated” Iran’s nuclear enrichment capabilities, declaring it a major win against what he called the “world’s number one state sponsor of terror.”
“Iran, the bully of the Middle East, must now make peace,” Trump warned, adding: “Remember, there are many targets left.”
Iran Reacts: “Everlasting Consequences” Ahead
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the strikes as “outrageous” and a blatant breach of international law, vowing that the attacks on what Iran maintains were “peaceful nuclear facilities” would carry “everlasting consequences.”
“The United States has violated the UN Charter and the NPT. We reserve all options to defend our sovereignty,” Araghchi stated.
IAEA: No Radiation Spike Detected (Yet)
Despite the severity of the strikes, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has reported no off-site radiation leak following the attacks.
“No increase in off-site radiation levels has been reported as of this time,” said the IAEA in a post on social media, promising further assessments as the situation evolves.
Diplomatic Fallout: Return to Talks Now Unlikely
Experts warn the strikes may have shattered any hope of diplomacy.
“Iran was negotiating when Israel attacked… The message now is: if you talk to the U.S., you could be targeted,” said Tehran-based political analyst Foad Izadi.
He added that the pro-diplomacy factions within Iran’s foreign policy elite may now be sidelined.
Global Condemnation Mounts
Latin American nations were among the first to speak out:
- Cuba’s President called the bombing a “dangerous escalation” with “irreversible consequences.”
- Chile denounced the attack as illegal.
- Mexico urged de-escalation and called for peaceful coexistence.
- Venezuela condemned the U.S. action as being orchestrated at Israel’s request.
Israeli Media: More Strikes May Follow
Reports from Israeli media suggest the air campaign isn’t over yet. Military sources quoted by outlets such as Army Radio indicate further Israeli strikes on Iran are imminent, and movement restrictions inside Israel have already been tightened in anticipation of Iranian retaliation.
U.S. Arms Control Association: “Illegal and Dangerous”
The U.S. Arms Control Association criticized the strikes, saying they would encourage nuclear proliferation globally.
“This reckless act could push Iran—and others—to seek nuclear weapons as deterrents,” their statement read.
U.S. Military Footprint in the Gulf
The United States has a significant military presence in the Gulf region:
- Air Force bases in Kuwait, UAE, and Saudi Arabia.
- The Fifth Fleet headquartered in Bahrain.
- The Carl Vinson carrier strike group, with extensive offensive capabilities in the Arabian Sea.
This widespread presence could become target zones in the case of Iranian retaliation or proxy attacks.
Hamas, CAIR, and AIPAC Weigh In
- Hamas condemned the attacks as a “violation of Iran’s sovereignty.”
- CAIR called the move illegal and a result of “pressure from Israel.”
- In contrast, AIPAC praised the strikes, urging continued collaboration to “defend U.S. and allied interests.”
Trump’s Critics: ‘Grounds for Impeachment’
Several Democratic leaders condemned the move:
- Chuck Schumer cited violation of the War Powers Act.
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called it “grounds for impeachment.”
- Ilhan Omar and Yassamin Ansari labeled the strikes “reckless” and “illegal.”
Fordow Site Damage in Question
Iranian MP Manan Raisi claimed the Fordow site was not seriously damaged, stating most destruction was superficial and could be quickly restored.
“The U.S. President is lying about the extent of the damage,” Raisi said, echoing local reports that no major explosion was felt in the area.
Iran May Respond with Hybrid Strategy
Analysts believe Iran has multiple paths for retaliation:
- Limited military response, depending on the extent of damage.
- A full-scale war, targeting U.S. and Israeli assets.
- A hybrid approach, possibly including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to disrupt global energy flows.
Proxies May Strike Independently
Experts warn that Iran’s regional proxies may not wait for formal orders and could act unilaterally against U.S. targets.
“There are plenty of U.S. assets in the region that could be attacked,” warned Dr. Shahram Akbarzadeh, director of the Middle East Studies Forum.
DAWN: Trump Broke His ‘America First’ Promise
The U.S.-based Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN) group said Trump’s actions betray his pledge to avoid foreign wars.
“This is an illegal, unprovoked war serving Israel’s demands, not America’s interests,” said Sarah Leah Whitson, DAWN’s Executive Director.
Trump: “No Greater Military Operation in Decades”
In his full speech, Trump praised the U.S. military and thanked Prime Minister Netanyahu for his support. He emphasized that if Iran does not comply with peace demands, the U.S. has more targets ready for attack.
“Most of them can be taken out in minutes,” he warned, calling the strike “a spectacular success.”
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 21, 2025
A short time ago, the US military carried out massive precision strikes on the three key nuclear facilities in the Iranian regime, Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. Everybody heard those names for years as they built this horribly destructive enterprise.
Our objective was the destruction of Iran’s nuclear enrichment capacity and a stop to the nuclear threat posed by the world’s number one state sponsor of terror.
Tonight, I can report to the world that the strikes were a spectacular military success. Iran’s key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated. Iran, the bully of the Middle East, must now make peace.
If they do not, future attacks will be far greater and a lot easier.
For 40 years, Iran has been saying, “Death to America, death to Israel”. They have been killing our people, blowing off their arms, blowing off their legs with roadside bombs – that was their speciality.
We lost over a thousand people, and hundreds of thousands throughout the Middle East and around the world have died as a direct result of their hate, in particular, so many were killed by their general, Qassem Soleiman.
I decided a long time ago that I would not let this happen. It will not continue.
I want to thank and congratulate Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu. We worked as a team like perhaps no team has ever worked before, and we’ve gone a long way to erasing this horrible threat to Israel.
I want to thank the Israeli military for the wonderful job they’ve done and, most importantly, I want to congratulate the great American patriots who flew those magnificent machines tonight, and all of the United States military on an operation the likes of which the world has not seen in many, many decades.
Hopefully, we will no longer need their services in this capacity. I hope that’s so.
I also want to congratulate the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan “Razin” Caine – spectacular general – and all of the brilliant military minds involved in this attack.
With all of that being said, this cannot continue.
There will be either peace or there will be tragedy for Iran far greater than we have witnessed over the last eight days.
Remember, there are many targets left. Tonight’s was the most difficult of them all by far, and perhaps the most lethal, but if peace does not come quickly, we will go after those other targets with precision, speed and skill.
Most of them can be taken out in a matter of minutes.
There’s no military in the world that could have done what we did tonight, not even close. There has never been a military that could do what took place just a little while ago.
Tomorrow, General Caine, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, will have a press conference at the Pentagon, and I want to just thank everybody and, in particular, God.
I want to just say, “We love you, God, and we love our great military. Protect them.” God bless the Middle East. God bless Israel, and God bless America.
Middle East on the Brink
As tensions soar and international condemnation grows, the future of diplomacy and peace in the region appears uncertain. The world now waits for Iran’s response, which could reshape not just the Middle East—but global geopolitical dynamics for years to come.
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