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Trump say’s NOW IS THE TIME FOR A PEACE! US Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites: Fordow, Natanz, Isfahan Targeted

In a dramatic escalation, US President Donald Trump announced that American forces conducted airstrikes on three of Iran’s key nuclear facilities Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan marking the first direct US military action in the ongoing Middle East conflict alongside Israel.

The precision strikes, designed to disrupt Iran’s nuclear program, followed over a week of Israeli attacks on Iran’s air defenses and missile sites. CBS News reported that the US contacted Iran diplomatically on Saturday to emphasize the strikes’ limited nature and clarify that regime change was not the objective.

Trump confirmed the operation’s success in a Truth Social post: “We have completed our very successful attack on the three nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan,” he stated. “All planes are now outside of Iran airspace. A full payload of BOMBS was dropped on the primary site, Fordow. All planes are safely on their way home.”

Shortly after, Trump announced he would address the nation at 10 p.m. ET (7:30 a.m. IST) from the White House, describing the strikes as a “historic moment” for the US, Israel, and the world. “IRAN MUST NOW AGREE TO END THIS WAR,” he added in his post.

Initial reports suggest two B2 stealth bombers, armed with 30,000-lb. “bunker buster” bombs, executed the strikes the first use of such weaponry against Iran in the current conflict. US media outlets noted that Trump personally notified Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of the planned operation during a call the previous night.

Iran, however, dismissed Trump’s claims as exaggerated. “Trump usually bluffs. The extent of the damage needs to be assessed. The Islamic Republic’s nuclear industry cannot be destroyed by bombing,” Iran’s state TV declared.

US and Israeli officials have long maintained that only American stealth bombers with heavy bunker-busting bombs can penetrate deeply fortified sites like Fordow. Iran has consistently warned that attacks on its nuclear facilities would trigger retaliation. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, speaking in Istanbul, called US involvement “very, very dangerous” and said Iran could not negotiate while “under bombardment.” Tehran’s response to this shift from an Israeli-led to a US-involved offensive remains unclear.

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