22.06.2025 07:30
On the 10th day of the Israel-Iran war, the feared happened. The United States, which is involved in the war, struck Iran's nuclear facilities in Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan with 30 Tomahawk missiles. In a statement following the attack, U.S. President Donald Trump said, "Fordo is no more. The U.S. attack on Iran is a historic moment for the U.S., Israel, and the world. Iran must now agree to end this war. It is time for peace."
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The Israel-Iran war continues on its 10th day with mutual attacks, while the US has officially and actively joined the war for the first time.
US forces struck Iran's nuclear facilities in Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan. President Donald Trump personally announced the attack. In a post on his social media account, Trump stated, "We conducted a bombing on the Fordo facility. All our planes are currently outside Iranian airspace. Our planes are returning home."
TRUMP: FORDO IS NO MORE
Trump said, "Fordo is no more. The US attack on Iran is a historic moment for the US, Israel, and the world. Iran must now agree to end this war." Trump also stated, "We dropped a fully capable bomb on the Fordo nuclear facility." Congratulating the pilots involved in the attack and claiming that no other army in the world could carry out this operation, Trump concluded his statement with, "Now is the time for peace."
B-2 BOMBER AIRCRAFT WERE USED
The attack reportedly involved American B-2 stealth bombers, which carry the only weapon capable of destroying Iran's underground Fordo nuclear facility. These aircraft are known as "bunker busters."
"THE US WAS IN FULL COORDINATION WITH ISRAEL"
On the other hand, a report aired on Israeli state television Kan emphasized that the US was in full coordination with the Israeli government during the attacks.
ARAKCHI: WE ARE KEEPING ALL OPTIONS OPEN TO PROTECT OUR SOVEREIGNTY
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchi stated, "The US has severely violated the United Nations (UN) Charter, international law, and the treaty on the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons by attacking Iran's peaceful nuclear facilities." Arakchi noted that "Iran is keeping all options open to protect its sovereignty, people, and interests under the UN Charter."
PLANES STRUCK IRAN WITH A 37-HOUR DIRECT FLIGHT
According to a report by The New York Times based on US officials, the B-2 stealth bombers that struck Iran took off from an airbase in Missouri. They conducted the operation with a 37-hour direct flight.
ISRAEL CLOSED ITS AIRSPACE
The Israeli Airports Authority announced that the country's airspace has been closed to all flights. The statement also mentioned that land crossings through Egypt and Jordan remain open.
THE US ALSO USED TOMAHawk MISSILES
It was claimed that the US struck Fordo, Iran's most important nuclear facility, using 6 bunker-busting munitions, while the other two facilities were destroyed by 30 Tomahawk missiles launched from American submarines in the region. Fox News host Sean Hannity stated that he spoke on the phone with President Donald Trump, who informed him that 30 Tomahawk missiles were launched from American submarines located approximately 645 kilometers away during the attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities.
UN: A DIRECT THREAT TO INTERNATIONAL PEACE
United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern over the US attacks on nuclear facilities in Iran. Guterres released a statement following the attacks.
Guterres emphasized that the attack represents a dangerous escalation in an already tense region, stating, "I am deeply concerned about the use of force against Iran. This is a direct threat to international peace and security."
Guterres warned that the risk of the conflict spiraling out of control is increasing rapidly, which could have catastrophic consequences for civilians, the region, and the world.
Calling on UN members to de-escalate tensions and adhere to the obligations imposed by the UN Charter and other international legal rules, Guterres stated, "At this dangerous moment, it is critical to avoid a spiral of chaos. Military options are not a solution; the only path is diplomacy, the only hope is peace."
NETANYAHU: TRUMP'S BOLD DECISION WILL CHANGE HISTORY
Following the US attack, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made his first statement. In a post on his social media account, Netanyahu said, "Tonight, the US and Trump acted very powerfully," and added, "Congratulations President Trump. Your bold decision to target Iran's nuclear facilities with the magnificent and just power of the US will change history.
History will record that Trump prevented the world's most dangerous weapon from falling into the hands of the world's most dangerous regime. "President Trump and I often say that peace comes through strength. First comes strength, then comes peace," he stated.
IRAN: NO NUCLEAR LEAK AT FORDO
An Iranian official claimed that there was no nuclear leak at Fordo following the US attack. A provincial official from Qom, where the uranium enrichment facility at Fordo is located, told AA correspondent, "The Fordo nuclear facility has been attacked by the United States, and this facility has been damaged, but there is no nuclear leak inside or around it."
IRAN CONFIRMED THE US ATTACK
Iranian media confirmed the US attack on the nuclear facilities based on reports from officials. Iranian officials also confirmed the US attacks on Natanz and Isfahan.
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