# US Bombs Three Nuclear Sites in Iran, Escalating Conflict with Israel
In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, the United States has bombed three nuclear sites in Iran. The attack, carried out on Saturday, targeted the Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear facilities, according to President Donald Trump.
The Attack
The US military used six B-2 bombers to drop 12 bunker-buster bombs on the Fordow site, while Navy submarines fired 30 cruise missiles at the Natanz and Isfahan sites. One B-2 bomber also dropped two bunker-busters on Natanz. Trump described the operation as "very successful" and claimed that the Iranian nuclear sites were "completely and totally obliterated".¹
Iranian Response
Iran acknowledged the attacks, stating that its personnel working at the nuclear sites were evacuated before the attacks. The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran confirmed that the three sites were attacked and announced plans to take legal action against the US in international courts. Iran's Foreign Minister warned that the US action would have "everlasting consequences".²
Trump's Statement
Trump announced the attack on Truth Social, saying, "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." He later addressed the nation from the White House, asserting that Iran's key nuclear facilities were "completely and fully obliterated".³ ⁴
The Nuclear Sites
The three nuclear sites targeted in the attack play crucial roles in Iran's nuclear program⁵:
- Fordow: A heavily fortified nuclear facility capable of withstanding significant attacks.
- Natanz: A key enrichment facility central to Iran's nuclear program.
- Isfahan: A facility housing three Chinese research reactors and laboratories linked to Iran's atomic program.
Implications
The US attack marks a significant escalation in the conflict between Israel and Iran, with potential consequences for the region. Trump warned that any retaliation from Iran would be met with overwhelming force, while Iran's Foreign Minister vowed that the US action would have lasting repercussions.