US Completes Airstrikes on Iran Nuclear Sites Amid Regional Escalation

U.S. President Donald Trump announced successful airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites—Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan—signaling a significant escalation in American involvement alongside Israel's campaign against Iran's nuclear program. Trump described the operation as a "spectacular military success," highlighting the use of B-2 stealth bombers and the 30,000-pound GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator to target deeply buried facilities, with all planes safely returning from Iranian airspace. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Trump for his decisive action, calling it a "pivot of history" and emphasizing the doctrine of "peace through strength," expressing gratitude for America's role in denying Iran access to nuclear weapons. This U.S. intervention follows over a week of Israeli strikes aimed at dismantling Iran's missile defenses and nuclear capabilities, with Trump authorizing the strikes after diplomatic efforts failed and mounting pressure from Israeli allies. The strikes have elicited strong warnings from Iran's Supreme Leader, indicating heightened tensions in the region. Trump reaffirmed a preference against deploying ground troops, emphasizing a focus on air power and calling for peace following the operation.