US Military Struck Iran's Nuclear Sites in 2025 Under Trump
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
In June 2025, then-President Donald Trump ordered a US military strike on Iran's nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, utilizing B-2 bombers and Tomahawk missiles. The operation followed failed US-Iran negotiations and occurred after Israel conducted its own strikes against Iranian targets. Professor Eitan Gilboa stated Trump waited for Israel to weaken Iran's capabilities and reduce risks to US forces before authorizing the attack. The strike aimed to damage Iran's nuclear program and pressure Tehran into negotiations, though it did not immediately yield a diplomatic breakthrough.
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- US military struck Iran's nuclear sites in June 2025 under President Donald Trump.
- Seven B-2 bombers and Tomahawk missiles targeted facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.
- The operation followed failed US-Iran negotiations and preceded Israeli strikes on Iranian targets.
- Professor Eitan Gilboa cited reduced risk from Israeli actions as a key factor in Trump's decision.
- The strike aimed to damage Iran's nuclear program and force diplomatic concessions.
In June 2025, then-President Donald Trump authorized a significant US military operation targeting Iran's nuclear program, according to details reported by Israel Hayom. The operation, which occurred on the night of June 22, 2025, involved seven B-2 Spirit bombers attacking underground facilities in Fordow and Natanz, while Tomahawk missiles were directed at a complex in Isfahan. The mission was preceded by elaborate deception tactics, including decoy flights, and required extensive aerial refueling and fighter escort from F-22 Raptors, F-35s, and F/A-18 Super Hornets. Electronic warfare aircraft, Growlers, jammed Iranian radar systems to ensure the bombers' safe passage.
US forces created an aerial corridor, allowing bombers to approach targets with minimal resistance, as Iranian air defenses proved ineffective. Simultaneously, the USS Georgia submarine launched 30 Tomahawk missiles at Isfahan. The synchronized strikes aimed to overwhelm Iran's command and control. The primary targets were hardened underground structures housing critical nuclear program components, which were attacked with GBU-57 bunker-buster bombs. The active phase of the assault lasted approximately 25 minutes, causing substantial damage to Iran's nuclear infrastructure and demonstrating long-range strike capabilities.
Politically, Trump's decision followed failed diplomatic efforts. US-Iran negotiations, mediated by Oman and involving Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, collapsed in April 2025 due to Iran's refusal to halt uranium enrichment. The situation escalated after Israel launched its own military operation on June 13, targeting Iranian military sites and leadership. Professor Eitan Gilboa explained that Trump waited to assess the success of Israel's campaign and the risks to US forces, which numbered in the tens of thousands in the region and were a concern for Gulf allies like Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
Gilboa noted Trump's approach of using military action as leverage for negotiations. The strike on nuclear facilities aimed to destroy infrastructure and compel Iran to reconsider its nuclear program. However, Iran did not immediately agree to new terms. Trump's subsequent intervention to halt further escalation after an Iranian missile barrage, despite supporting the initial strike, highlighted his desire to control the terms of engagement. The 2025 operation, dubbed "Midnight Hammer" by some, shifted Iran's perception of US threats, demonstrating that intervention depended on a calculated risk-benefit analysis, particularly after Israel had weakened Iran's military capabilities.
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