Trump Orders Strikes On Iranian Nuclear Sites, Claims Total Destruction
- By The Financial District
- 2 days ago
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The United States launched airstrikes on three nuclear sites in Iran early Sunday, escalating tensions in the Middle East and marking a significant shift in U.S. military involvement in Israel’s war against Iran.

Trump said the airstrikes targeted nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. I Image: Maxar Technologies
President Donald Trump claimed the sites were “completely and fully obliterated,” although there has been no independent confirmation of the extent of the damage, Sam Mednick, Aamer Madhani, and David Rising reported for the Associated Press (AP).
Trump ordered the strikes without congressional authorization and warned of further military action if Iran retaliates.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the attacks on social platform X, warning that they “will have everlasting consequences” and affirming that Iran “reserves all options” in response.
Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations has called for an emergency Security Council meeting, describing the U.S. action as “heinous” and an illegal use of force.
Trump said the airstrikes targeted nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.
However, nuclear experts have cast doubt on the claim, noting that there was no measurable increase in radiation levels—an expected consequence if fully operational nuclear facilities had indeed been destroyed.
Critics accused Trump of acting under the influence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who launched the broader military campaign against Iran.
Israel is widely believed to possess at least 90 nuclear warheads and is not a signatory to the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), according to Al Jazeera.
Trump’s credibility was also questioned, as he has a well-documented history of exaggeration and self-aggrandizement. Critics said the president is closely aligned with Netanyahu and appears to be following the Israeli leader’s lead in military decisions.