Trump Launches B-2 Strikes on Iran Nuclear Sites

On June 22, President Donald Trump ordered a major military strike against Iran, deploying six B-2 stealth bombers to drop multiple 30,000-pound bunker-busting bombs on the Fordow nuclear facility, along with U.S. submarines firing Tomahawk missiles at other sites. Trump declared the strikes a spectacular military success, aiming to end Iran's development of a nuclear weapon, following months of threats and Israel's urging after it went to war with Iran on June 13. Iran condemned the attack as lawless and dangerous, retaliating with missile strikes on Israel that caused casualties and significant damage. This action marks a stark shift from Trump's prior campaign promises to avoid foreign wars, with analysts comparing his decision to historical presidential escalations in war despite initial pledges for peace. Trump’s approach reflects his belief in “peace through strength,” preferring to negotiate from a position of military dominance, even as diplomatic options appeared limited. The unfolding conflict has dramatically changed the geopolitical landscape in the Middle East, overshadowing domestic and political issues previously central to Trump’s presidency.