On June 22, 2025, the U.S. conducted airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, using B-2 stealth bombers and bunker-buster bombs, a move praised by some, like Senator John Fetterman, who argue that Iran, a leading state sponsor of terrorism since 1984, must be prevented from gaining nuclear capabilities.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 21, 2025
President Trump called the operation a success, with Israel’s Netanyahu lauding it as historic, though Iranian officials claimed minimal damage and vowed retaliation, raising fears of escalation.
Critics, including Representative Jim Himes, argue the strikes violated U.S. law by bypassing Congress, while analysts warn of potential Iranian nuclear acceleration and regional instability, despite no immediate environmental impact reported by the IAEA or Gulf states.
According to the Constitution we are both sworn to defend, my attention to this matter comes BEFORE bombs fall. Full stop. https://t.co/7yVk4x0jzl
— Jim Himes 🇺🇸🇺🇦 (@jahimes) June 22, 2025