{"id":2450280,"date":"2025-06-21T21:49:01","date_gmt":"2025-06-22T01:49:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-has-completed-bombing-of-iranian-nuclear-sites-trump-says\/"},"modified":"2025-06-21T21:50:17","modified_gmt":"2025-06-22T01:50:17","slug":"us-has-completed-bombing-of-iranian-nuclear-sites-trump-says","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-has-completed-bombing-of-iranian-nuclear-sites-trump-says\/","title":{"rendered":"US has \u2018completed\u2019 bombing of Iranian nuclear sites, Trump says"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fus-has-completed-bombing-of-iranian-nuclear-sites-trump-says%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2450280&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>President Donald Trump announced that the United States has completed an attack on three Iranian nuclear sites, specifically the Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan facilities. The operation involved dropping six 30,000-pound bunker-buster bombs and firing 30 Tomahawk cruise missiles, reportedly resulting in the destruction of the sites.Trump declared the military operation a success and indicated that he would address the nation to discuss the attack, labeling it a historic moment for America and calling for peace.<\/p>\n<p>Trump&#8217;s decision to engage militarily follows a week of escalated conflict between Israel and Iran, during which significant casualties have been reported. He had previously consulted with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and others prior to executing the strikes. the strike is significant in the context of ongoing international concerns over Iran&#8217;s nuclear program,particularly after reports indicated that Iran was increasing its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/major-sanctions-relief-on-table-for-iran-state-dept-says\/\" title=\"Major Sanctions Relief on Table for ..., State Dept. Says\">uranium enrichment activities<\/a>. this development marks a critical escalation in U.S. involvement in the regional conflict.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">US has &lsquo;completed&rsquo; bombing of Iranian nuclear sites, Trump says<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2154175\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>President <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Donald Trump<\/a> said the United States has &ldquo;completed&rdquo; its attack on three <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/iran\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Iranian<\/a> nuclear sites on Saturday and will address the nation at 10 p.m. from the White House.<\/p>\n<p>Six 30,000-pound bunker-buster bombs were dropped on the Fordow fuel enrichment plant, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/bennyjohnson\/status\/1936592908750143517\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Fox News&rsquo;s Sean Hannity<\/a>, who spoke with Trump after the strike, and 30 Tomahawk cruise missiles were fired at the Natanz and Isfahan nuclear facilities by U.S. submarines. All three sites were reported to be destroyed.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3450024\/truth-social-crashes-after-trump-bombs-iran\/\">Truth Social crashes after Trump announces US bombs Iran<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/defense\/3450022\/trump-truth-social-announcement-iran-departure-custom\/\">Trump&#8217;s Truth Social announcement of Iran strikes is a marked departure from custom<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3450006\/watch-live-trump-addresses-the-nation-iran-attack-nuclear-facilities\/\">WATCH LIVE: Trump addresses the nation after attack on Iran&#8217;s nuclear facilities<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;I will be giving an Address to the Nation at 10:00 p.m., at the White House, regarding our very <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admin-accused-again-of-previewing-to-the-enemy-its-response-to-3-dead-u-s-soldiers\/\" title=\"Biden Admin Accused of Leaking Response to 3 Dead U.S. Soldiers to the Enemy\">successful military operation<\/a> in Iran. This is an HISTORIC MOMENT FOR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ISRAEL, AND THE WORLD. IRAN MUST NOW AGREE TO END THIS WAR. THANK YOU!&rdquo; Trump posted on Truth Social.<\/p>\n<p>Trump made his initial announcement of the attack, which marks the U.S.&rsquo;s entrance into the war between Israel and Iran that began over a week ago, in a <a href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/posts\/114724016661152553\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"post \">post <\/a>on Truth Social.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;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. Congratulations to our great American Warriors. There is not another military in the World that could have done this. NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE! Thank you for your attention to this matter,&rdquo; the president said.<\/p>\n<p>Trump said Thursday that he would decide whether to get involved in Israel&rsquo;s war with Iran <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3447668\/trump-two-weeks-decide-whether-strike-iran\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">within two weeks<\/a>. Saturday morning, six B-2 stealth bombers from Missouri were <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/foreign-policy\/3449881\/b-2-stealth-bombers-guam-trump-iran-strike\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">reported to be flying <\/a>toward the Pacific. The bombers are the only planes that can carr<em>y&nbsp;<\/em>GBU-57, or <a href=\"http:\/\/HOW%20THE%20US%20BUNKER-BUSTER%20BOMB%20WORKS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">bunker-buster<\/a>, bombs.<\/p>\n<p>Trump called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before carrying out the strikes on Iran, according to a senior White House aide. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) was also briefed before the strike.<\/p>\n<p>Not much is known about the Fordow fuel enrichment plant, though a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3441564\/report-showing-iran-iaea-noncompliance-preempted-israeli-attack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">recent report by the International Atomic Energy Agency <\/a>declared Iran was found to be <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >conducting secretive nuclear activity<\/a>, including ramping up enriched uranium production to 60% at the facility.<\/p>\n<p>The Israel Defense Forces announced Saturday that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3449734\/israel-killed-iranian-commanders-tehran-penetrates-air-defenses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">it &ldquo;eliminated&rdquo; Saeed Izadi and Behnam Shahriyari<\/a>, two commanders in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps&rsquo;s special operations Quds Force, in addition to one other general who has not yet been named.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Izadi was responsible for military coordination between the senior commanders of the IRGC and the Iranian regime with key figures in the Hamas terrorist organization,&rdquo; the IDF said.<\/p>\n<p>Since Israel launched strikes against Iran last week, Iran has reported over 400 deaths and Israel 24.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>This is a breaking story.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Christian Datoc and Rachel Schilke contributed to this report.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2154175\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2154175\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trump announces US has finished bombing Iranian nuclear sites<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3359,"featured_media":2450281,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/trump-us-iran-strikes.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[8101,57648,4133,3634,50822],"class_list":["post-2450280","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-bombing","tag-iranian-nuclear-sites","tag-news","tag-trump","tag-us-2"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/trump-us-iran-strikes.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2450280","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3359"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2450280"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2450280\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2450284,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2450280\/revisions\/2450284"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2450281"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2450280"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2450280"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2450280"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}