U.S. Bombs Iran’s Key Nuclear Sites; Fordo, Natanz, Isfahan Targeted in Early Morning Strike
Tehran/Washington, 22nd June 2025: The United States launched a major military strike on three of Iran’s nuclear facilities—Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan—early Sunday morning, escalating tensions in the ongoing Middle East conflict. The airstrikes occurred at around 4:30 AM IST, according to U.S. President Donald Trump, who addressed the nation three hours later.
In his televised address, Trump declared that the targeted Iranian nuclear sites had been “obliterated” and warned of further strikes unless Iran agreed to maintain peace. “A full consignment of bombs was dropped on Fordo,” Trump stated, referring to one of Iran’s most fortified underground nuclear enrichment sites.
The attack marks a sharp escalation in the conflict between Iran and U.S.-backed Israel, now in its 10th day. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed the strikes, calling them “historic” and claiming that the U.S. offensive would “change the course of history.”
Casualty Toll Mounts
According to the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, 657 people have died and more than 2,000 have been injured in Iran since hostilities began on June 13. However, Iran’s Health Ministry has reported a lower toll—430 civilian deaths and 3,500 injured.
In Israel, 24 deaths and over 900 injuries have been officially confirmed.
Regional and Global Implications
The bombing of Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan—three critical components of Iran’s nuclear program—has raised alarm globally, with fears of a wider regional conflict. While the full extent of the damage is still being assessed, analysts suggest this could mark a turning point in the ongoing Iran-Israel confrontation, with the U.S. now directly involved militarily.
International reactions are expected to follow as the United Nations and global powers monitor the situation closely. A UN Security Council emergency meeting is likely to be called in the coming hours.
This is a developing story.
