U.S. Launches Airstrikes on Iran’s Nuclear Facilities Following Netanyahu Meeting

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.

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.