US Launches Successful Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Facilities Amid Escalating Tensions

US Military Action Against Iran's Nuclear Sites

Israel-Iran Conflict Update: On June 22, 2025, President Donald Trump declared that the United States has executed a "highly successful operation" targeting three Iranian nuclear sites—Fordo, Natanz, and Esfahan, which includes the underground uranium enrichment facility at Fordo. This announcement came just two days after Trump indicated a two-week period for potential diplomatic discussions. He is set to speak to the nation at 0200 GMT (7:30 a.m. IST) following the U.S. decision to support Israel's military efforts against Iran's nuclear capabilities.

Trump shared on his Truth Social platform, "We have successfully completed our operation on the three nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. A full payload of bombs was deployed on the main site, Fordow."

This escalation occurs as hostilities between Israel and Iran continue, now over a week into open conflict. On June 20, both nations exchanged new strikes while European foreign ministers engaged in urgent discussions with Iran's chief diplomat in Geneva, aiming to ease tensions. Unfortunately, the four-hour meeting between Western and Iranian representatives concluded without any significant progress.