🇺🇸 US Bombs Iran – June 2025 Update
The United States conducted a major airstrike operation against Iran on June 21–22, 2025, targeting key nuclear sites. Here’s a summary of what happened:
 What Happened?
- Operation Name: Midnight Hammer
- Targets:
- Fordow Nuclear Facility
- Natanz Enrichment Site
- Isfahan Nuclear Complex
- Weapons Used:
- B‑2 stealth bombers dropping GBU-57A/B bunker buster bombs
- Tomahawk cruise missiles launched from submarines and destroyers
- Result:
- The sites were reportedly “obliterated”, according to former President Donald Trump.
- No radiation leaks have been confirmed, according to the IAEA.
🇮🇷 Iran’s Reaction
- Military Response:
- Iran launched over 20 ballistic missiles at Israel in retaliation.
- Israeli Iron Dome and Arrow systems intercepted most, with minor damage and injuries reported.
- Political Response:
- Iranian leaders condemned the attack as an act of war.
- Supreme Leader Khamenei warned of “unpredictable consequences” if strikes continue.
 Global Response
- UN, EU, China, Russia, and India all called for immediate de-escalation.
- NATO expressed support for U.S. security measures, but urged diplomatic solutions.
- The oil market surged, with prices spiking over 15% in 24 hours due to fears of wider regional conflict.
 Why Did the US Strike?
- U.S. officials claimed Iran was accelerating its nuclear weapons program, violating previous international agreements.
- Intelligence reports suggested Iran was weeks away from enriching uranium to weapons-grade levels.
- The Biden administration had been under pressure to act after failed negotiations and recent attacks on U.S. assets in the Gulf.
What Happens Next?
- Possible escalation: Iran may target U.S. bases in Iraq, Syria, or the Gulf.
- Israel is on high alert, preparing for broader conflict.
- The U.S. has moved naval forces closer to the Persian Gulf and is coordinating with allies.
- There are growing fears of a new Middle East war if diplomatic channels fail.