What Actually Happened
On June 21–22, 2025, the U.S. military, under President Trump, launched coordinated strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites—Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan—using B‑2 stealth bombers with bunker‑buster bombs, plus Tomahawk cruise missiles from submarines.
Trump hailed the strikes as a “very/spectacular military success,” claiming the facilities were “obliterated,” and emphasized that all planes returned safel.
Iranian state media confirmed the attacks but downplayed radiation risk.
Strategic & Legal Reactions
International reactions were sharply divided. Supporters (e.g., Israeli PM Netanyahu, GOP figures) praised the action as necessary to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons .
Critics, including international law experts, UN leaders, and some Democrats, condemned it as a “dangerous escalation” and a likely violation of international law .
There’s debate in the U.S. about constitutional authority, with leaders like Rep. Massie arguing Congress should have authorized the strikes.
Risks & Wider Implications
This marks a major escalation: U.S. has directly entered military operations in Iran for the first time in decades .
Iran has vowed retaliation, and allied groups such as the Houthis may target U.S. assets .
Financial markets reacted: oil prices surged, and investors warned of continuing volatility .
On social platforms, many Americans expressed fear: “Is World War 3 about to break out?
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