<h3 data-start="230" data-end="308"><strong data-start="234" data-end="308">News update: Sunday, June 22, 2025</strong></h3>
<p><strong data-start="234" data-end="308">Tiime: 7.06 AM (IST)</strong></p>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words">The Iranian authorities have yet to confirm whether any military operations took place on their territory. According to reports from IRNA, Iran's official news service, several nuclear installations including Fordo, Isfahan and Natanz came under attack in the early hours of Sunday morning. No additional information has been released by the news outlet.</p>
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<h3 data-start="230" data-end="308"><strong data-start="234" data-end="308">News Published : Sunday, June 22, 2025</strong></h3>
<p><strong data-start="234" data-end="308">Time: 5.55 AM (IST)</strong></p>
<h3 data-start="230" data-end="308"><strong data-start="234" data-end="308">Trump Claims US Bombed Iran&rsquo;s Fordo Nuke Facility in Escalating Strike</strong></h3>
<p data-start="347" data-end="771">In a startling development that could further inflame tensions in the Middle East, former US President Donald Trump has reportedly stated that the United States conducted successful airstrikes on three key Iranian nuclear sites, including the heavily fortified Fordo facility. This report, first carried by major American media outlets, adds a significant dimension to earlier unconfirmed claims circulating on social media.</p>
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<p data-start="773" data-end="1111">On social media this video is viral claiming an explosion at Iran's Fordo nuclear site (could niot verify independently)</p>
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<p data-start="773" data-end="1111">According to these reports, Trump claimed that the US Air Force deployed B-2 Spirit stealth bombers to target Fordo and two other undisclosed locations. The Fordo site, buried deep beneath a mountain near Qom, has long been regarded as one of Iran&rsquo;s most secure nuclear facilities, thought to be nearly impervious to conventional strikes.</p>
<p data-start="1113" data-end="1406">There has been no official confirmation or denial from either Washington or Tehran. The White House remains tight-lipped, and Iran&rsquo;s government has neither acknowledged nor refuted the claim. If validated, this would mark one of the most dramatic escalations in the simmering US-Iran standoff.</p>
<p data-start="1408" data-end="1748">Earlier reports had already suggested that US B-2 bombers had taken off from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri, prompting speculation about an imminent mission. The B-2, capable of penetrating dense air defences and delivering precision-guided munitions, is among the few platforms that could feasibly strike a hardened target like Fordo.</p>
<p data-start="1750" data-end="2201">These developments come in the backdrop of a broader Israeli military campaign targeting Iranian assets. The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed it had struck military infrastructure deep inside Iranian territory, including radar installations, air defence systems, and even Iranian F-14 jets on the ground. The IDF claimed to have neutralised senior Iranian Quds Force commander Behnam Shahriyari as part of its continuing Operation <em data-start="2187" data-end="2200">Rising Lion</em>.</p>
<p data-start="2203" data-end="2516">Israel&rsquo;s initial attacks on Iranian radar and air defences are now seen as potentially preparatory steps for a deeper US strike. If Trump&rsquo;s statement proves accurate, it suggests close coordination between Washington and Tel Aviv to dismantle Iran&rsquo;s nuclear capabilities through a layered and sustained offensive.</p>
<p data-start="2518" data-end="2866">Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned of a &ldquo;decisive and crushing response&rdquo; if Israel or any of its allies continue aggressive actions. In a recent call with French President Emmanuel Macron, Pezeshkian reiterated Iran&rsquo;s desire for constructive global cooperation, but blamed &ldquo;Zionist provocations&rdquo; for pushing the region towards conflict.</p>
<p data-start="2868" data-end="3005">Macron, for his part, distanced France from the Israeli operation and reiterated opposition to attacks on non-military or civilian sites.</p>
<p data-start="3007" data-end="3420" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">As the fog of war continues to thicken, the stakes are dangerously high. The alleged strike on Fordo, if confirmed, would represent a landmark moment&mdash;a signal that previously &ldquo;off-limits&rdquo; targets are no longer immune from attack. Defence observers around the world are closely monitoring for satellite imagery, official confirmation, or Iranian retaliation, which could trigger a far wider conflict in the region</p>

Trump says US hit Fordo and two other nuclear sites in Iran; Iran's IRNA news agency confirms

Trump Claims US Bombed Iran’s Fordo Nuke Facility

Trump says US hit Fordo and two other nuclear sites in Iran; Iran's IRNA news agency confirms

June 22, 2025 | 05:55 IST