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Pentagon Reveals How US Bombed Iran’s Nuclear Sites in Covert Military Operation

June 27, 2025, 9:10 am

The Pentagon has shared new information on how the United States carried out airstrikes on three major Iranian nuclear facilities. The report includes details about the personnel, the strategic planning, and how Iran tried to secure its facilities in the days before the operation.

“Most Secret and Complex” Mission

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth called the strikes “the most secret and most complex military operation in history.” Even so, he didn’t disclose specific details.

US Struck Three Key Sites

Over the weekend, the US military bombed Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan—three critical sites in Iran’s nuclear programme. These locations are essential to Iran’s ability to enrich uranium and develop nuclear technology.

Trump Claims Total Destruction

President Donald Trump said that US forces had “obliterated” the nuclear facilities. However, media reports challenged that claim, saying the attacks may have only delayed Iran’s nuclear work by a few years.

Elite Team Led the 37-Hour Operation

General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, shared new information about the strike team. The mission lasted 37 hours and involved both male and female personnel ranked from captain to colonel.

Most of them were trained at the Air Force Weapons School in Nevada, one of the military’s most elite programs. “When the crews went to work on Friday, they kissed their loved ones goodbye, not knowing when or if they’d be home,”

Caine said. “Late on Saturday night, their families became aware of what was happening.” After the mission, the B-2 Stealth bombers returned to Missouri, where families welcomed them with flags and tears. “Tears were flowing,” Caine added.

Supercomputers Played a Key Role

Caine explained that designing the bombs required cutting-edge technology. Teams of experts worked so intensively that they became “the biggest users of supercomputer hours within the United States of America,” he said.

Iran Tried to Strengthen Fordow

Just before the attack, Iran tried to fortify the Fordow nuclear facility, which is buried deep inside a mountain. Engineers poured concrete into the ventilation shafts to block incoming bombs.

“I won’t share the specific dimensions of the concrete cap. But you should know that we know what the dimensions of those concrete caps were,” Caine said. “The planners had to account for this. They accounted for everything.”

Bombs Performed Without Failure

Despite Iran’s last-minute reinforcements, the US went ahead as planned. According to Caine, the 30,000-pound bunker-buster bombs hit their targets and worked perfectly on the first try. “They functioned ‘as designed’ in the first try,” he confirmed.

US Took Precautions for Retaliation

To prepare for any Iranian counterattack, the US military deployed 44 soldiers and two Patriot missile batteries to defend a nearby base.

Trump Slams Intel Report That Says Iran Nuclear Site Not Destroyed

June 25, 2025, 2:10 pm

Trump has strongly denied a new U.S. intelligence report claiming that Iran’s nuclear program was only delayed, not destroyed, by recent airstrikes. The report from the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) says the June 22 attacks hit sites in Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan but only set Iran back by a few months.

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Trump Rejects Intelligence Claims

CNN reported that the DIA concluded Iran moved some enriched uranium and key equipment before the attack and that its underground nuclear systems survived the strikes. Satellite images captured trucks leaving the sites just days ahead of the airstrikes.

The report also stated that U.S. bombs damaged entrances to sites like Fordo, but the strikes failed to destroy the core infrastructure. Two officials, who reviewed the intelligence, confirmed that Iran anticipated the attack and took early steps to limit long-term damage.

Despite the findings, Trump continues to insist that the strikes “completely destroyed” Iran’s nuclear facilities. On Truth Social, he wrote, “Fake news CNN, together with the failing New York Times, have teamed up in an attempt to demean one of the most successful military strikes in history.”

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu echoed Trump’s claims and declared that the strikes “brought to ruin Iran’s nuclear program,” although Israel has not published its own assessment.

White House Stands With Trump

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the DIA report is “flat-out wrong.” She added, “Everyone knows what happens when you drop fourteen 30,000-pound bombs perfectly on their targets: total obliteration.”

Vice President JD Vance told Fox News that even if Iran kept some enriched uranium, stopping them from turning it into weapons was still a “mission success.” Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff called the leak of the report “treasonous” and asked for an investigation.

Neither the CIA nor the Director of National Intelligence has commented. However, Trump and his team continue to defend their claims and reject any suggestion that Iran’s nuclear program survived the airstrikes.

Iran Vows Full Retaliation Rights After US Strikes, Says Foreign Minister

June 22, 2025, 11:07 am

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi issued the country’s first formal response following US airstrikes on three nuclear sites. Posting on X (formerly Twitter), Araghchi strongly condemned the move, calling it a severe breach of global law.

“The United States, a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, has committed a grave violation of the UN Charter, international law and the NPT by attacking Iran’s peaceful nuclear installations,” Araghchi wrote.

Iran Defends Its Right to Respond

Araghchi emphasized that Iran retains full rights to defend itself. He called the attacks “outrageous” and said they would have “everlasting consequences.” He added, “Each and every member of the UN must be alarmed over this extremely dangerous, lawless and criminal behavior.” Citing the UN Charter’s provision for self-defense, Araghchi declared, “Iran reserves all options to defend its sovereignty, interest, and people.”

The United States, a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, has committed a grave violation of the UN Charter, international law and the NPT by attacking Iran's peaceful nuclear installations.

The events this morning are outrageous and will have everlasting…

— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) June 22, 2025

Trump Calls Strikes a Military Success

US President Donald Trump confirmed the strikes on social media platform Truth Social. He said American forces had targeted Iran’s nuclear facilities at Isfahan, Natanz, and Fordow. From the White House, he praised the action, calling it a “spectacular military success.”

Trump urged Iran to choose peace instead of conflict. He labeled Iran a “Middle East bully” and warned of strong retaliation. “There will either be peace or tragedy,” he stated, making it clear the US will respond with “greater force” to any Iranian counterattack.

US Launches Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites, Confirms President Trump

June 22, 2025, 6:54 am

The United States has launched airstrikes on three major nuclear sites in Iran. US President Donald Trump confirmed the operation through a statement posted on his Truth Social platform.

According to Trump, the military targeted Iran’s nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. He described the mission as a “very successful attack,” noting that American aircraft dropped a “full payload of BOMBS” on the Fordow site, which he identified as the primary target.

“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,” Trump wrote.

He praised the US military for its precision and strength, adding, “Congratulations to our great American Warriors. There is not another military in the World that could have done this.” He concluded his message with a call for diplomacy: “NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE! Thank you for your attention to this matter.”

These strikes come amid heightened tensions in the region, though Trump’s statement did not mention any Iranian response or whether there were casualties. The choice of targets suggests the US aimed to cripple key elements of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.

As of now, no additional details have been released by the Pentagon or the Iranian government.