U.S. President Donald Trump announced Saturday evening that American forces had carried out airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities.
In a post published at 7:50 PM EST on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote:
“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. Congratulations to our great American Warriors. There is not another military in the World that could have done this. NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE! Thank you for your attention to this matter.”
The President is expected to address the nation at 10:00 PM EST from the White House. In a follow-up post, he stated:
“I will be giving an Address to the Nation at 10:00 P.M., at the White House, regarding our very successful military operation in Iran. This is an HISTORIC MOMENT FOR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ISRAEL, AND THE WORLD. IRAN MUST NOW AGREE TO END THIS WAR. THANK YOU!”
It was confirmed that B-2 stealth bombers were used in the attack.
While the situation remains fluid, Trump’s messaging suggests that he does not seek a protracted military conflict with Iran. He characterized the strikes as decisive and complete, referring to them as a "very successful operation."
The targeted facilities—Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan—are key components of Iran’s nuclear program. Fordow, in particular, has long been a focal point of Western scrutiny due to its hardened underground enrichment capabilities.
As of now, there has been no official response from the Iranian government, nor independent confirmation of the damage sustained at the facilities.
Speculation had been mounting throughout the weekend regarding the sincerity of Trump’s earlier diplomatic overtures. On Thursday, he stated he would give diplomacy two weeks before taking military action. However, several U.S. media outlets reported that the decision to strike Iran had already been made, and that the diplomatic message may have been a strategic feint.