World leaders react with alarm as Trump boasts of “very successful” U.S. airstrike on Iran
In a shocking and globally consequential announcement, former U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday confirmed that American forces had carried out a full-scale aerial bombardment of three major Iranian nuclear facilities — Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan — dramatically escalating tensions in the already volatile Middle East.
Trump made the declaration via his official social media accounts, hailing the mission as a “very successful attack,” and praising the precision and effectiveness of the U.S. military.
> “We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan,” Trump wrote. “A full payload of BOMBS was dropped on the primary site, Fordow. All planes are now outside Iranian airspace and are safely on their way home.”
In a triumphant tone, Trump lauded the operation as a landmark demonstration of American military dominance, stating:
> “Congratulations to our great American Warriors. There is not another military in the world that could have done this. NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE! Thank you for your attention to this matter.”
The Iranian government swiftly condemned the bombings, describing the attacks as an “unprovoked act of aggression” and a “dangerous declaration of war.” In a statement released by Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, officials warned of “severe and unpredictable consequences” for the United States and its allies.
> “The world must not forget that it was the United States that initiated a dangerous war against Iran,” the statement declared.
In an attempt to calm fears of a potential nuclear catastrophe, the head of Iran’s Nuclear Safety System Centre stated that, despite the strikes, there were no immediate signs of radioactive leakage or nuclear contamination.
> “Due to prior precautions and safety measures, no nuclear radiation has been detected outside the targeted facilities,” the official confirmed.
The strikes also sent shockwaves through Washington D.C., with several lawmakers accusing Trump of circumventing constitutional protocols by ordering military action without congressional approval.
Outspoken U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar strongly rebuked the move, calling it a “reckless and dangerous” escalation that bypassed diplomatic channels.
> “The strikes on Iran, ordered unilaterally by President Trump and executed without congressional authorization, mark a perilous turning point,” she said. “This action not only destabilizes the region but also puts American service members and innocent civilians at grave risk.”
Omar continued:
> “We’ve seen the devastating consequences of prioritizing bombs over diplomacy. This madness must end. Congress must act immediately by voting on Rep. Thomas Massie and Sen. Tim Kaine’s War Powers resolutions. The American people are tired of endless war.”
As international leaders call for restraint and urge a return to diplomacy, fears of a wider regional conflict loom large. With Iran vowing retaliation and global markets reacting nervously to the news, the world watches anxiously to see whether this aggressive move will spark a broader confrontation — or force all sides back to the negotiating table.
While Trump celebrates the strikes as a show of American might, critics argue that the cost of such unilateral militarism may be far greater than anticipated — not only in terms of geopolitical stability, but in lives yet to be lost.
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