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Trump drops bombs on Iran's secret nuclear facilities!
The USA attacks three Iranian nuclear facilities on June 22, 2025. President Trump praises the deployment of the US armed forces.
Trump drops bombs on Iran's secret nuclear facilities!
The geopolitical situation in Iran continues to deteriorate. Today the US government reported an attack on three key nuclear facilities: Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan, according to the Oldenburger Online Zeitung reported. US President Donald Trump described the operation as “successful” and praised the armed forces’ capabilities. All US aircraft involved in the attack are now out of Iranian airspace after dropping a “full load of bombs” on Fordo.
Fordo, a specially protected facility, is located about 95 kilometers southwest of Tehran and is hidden deep in the mountainside, where it is home to an elaborate tunnel system that extends up to 90 meters underground. While Natanz is Iran's main enrichment site, Isfahan is also part of the attack, which, according to AP news agency reports, involved several Israeli and Iranian military facilities. This was done in response to a perceived imminent threat scenario from Iran's nuclear program, which Iran says it presents as peaceful but is viewed with skepticism by US intelligence agencies said the AP.
Background of the attacks
The intervention was initiated by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) against the background of worrying behavior by Iran. This recently stated that Iran is not fulfilling its obligations to non-proliferation of nuclear weapons. The IAEA monitors compliance with the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and does not hesitate to report violations to the UN Security Council as the Tagesschau reports.
It cannot be overlooked that the situation has become increasingly tense since the USA withdrew from the Vienna nuclear agreement in 2018. According to the IAEA, concerns about uranium enrichment have increased beyond civilian purposes. International nervousness continues to grow, particularly given that Iran is planning to open a third enrichment site and upgrade existing centrifuges.
Risks and challenges
The potential risks of further escalation are significant. If Iran responds to the current attacks with a military response, it could lead to a regional conflict that could have serious consequences. The IAEA is called upon to respond and emphasizes that security conditions for inspections in Iran will remain critical in the future. Despite its willingness to negotiate and offer cooperation, the IAEA has to contend with an unclear willingness to cooperate, which makes it difficult to comprehensively and confidently monitor Iran's nuclear activities.
The development also poses the risk of radioactive contamination, which could affect not only Iran but entire regions. Given these circumstances, a diplomatic solution is crucial and the role of international bodies such as the IAEA will continue to be important. It is important to address the conflicts with clever negotiations and strategic diplomacy before the situation escalates further.