President Donald Trump confirmed Saturday night that the United States carried out devastating airstrikes on three major Iranian nuclear enrichment facilities, declaring the mission a resounding success and warning of even greater force if Tehran continues to escalate.
Speaking from the White House surrounded by top administration officials, Trump announced that Iran’s underground nuclear infrastructure had been “completely and totally obliterated,” including hardened targets at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. These strikes represent the most significant direct military action against Iran’s nuclear program in history.
The precision attacks involved B-2 stealth bombers and cruise missiles, coordinated to strike simultaneously in what military planners described as a “shockwave of destruction.” According to Trump, the objective was simple: neutralize Iran’s nuclear capabilities and send a message that further aggression will be met with overwhelming force.
The response from progressive voices and anti-war activists was immediate and furious.
Prominent left-wing lawmakers and commentators accused the president of violating constitutional war powers and international law, branding the operation an illegal act of aggression. Some even called for impeachment, claiming Trump bypassed Congress and risked a broader Middle East conflict.
Online backlash was swift. Critics accused the administration of provoking war and escalating tensions with a sovereign nation, while others alleged the strike was motivated by political gain.
Despite the outrage, supporters of the president argue the operation demonstrated strength and restored U.S. deterrence after years of failed diplomacy. They applauded the administration for acting decisively and for protecting American interests in the region.
Trump, meanwhile, remained unfazed by the backlash.
“Iran has bullied the world for far too long. That era is over,” he said during the briefing. “We do not seek war, but we will never hesitate to eliminate threats to our people.”
Military officials have raised alert levels across the region in anticipation of possible Iranian retaliation. However, the president made it clear that any counterattack would be met with a swift and crushing response.
Whether this operation leads to a larger conflict or successfully reins in Iran’s nuclear ambitions remains to be seen—but one thing is certain: the world is watching, and the political fault lines at home have never been more exposed.
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