As of 22nd June, US B-2 bombers — which are among the most stealthy and high-tech fighter planes in the world. These planes carried out precision bombing on three nuclear sites in Iran: Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. These strategic strikes were conducted using the United States’ most lethal bunker-busting bombs, the B57, which are capable of destroying bunkers as deep as 60 feet underground. According to President Trump, the operation is a complete success, claiming that these nuclear enrichment plants are destroyed.
Nuclear Sites already Evacuated
However, Iran responded otherwise. Iranian officials stated that they had already evacuated those nuclear facilities before the attack. Supporting this claim, OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) reports revealed that satellite images showed a significant number of trucks present at the Fordow nuclear site a day prior to the airstrikes — suggesting a well-planned evacuation. Some OSINT sources even hinted that a friendly nation tipped off Iran about the impending US operation. This gave them time to secure critical assets and personnel, thereby preventing any irreversible damage.
On the geopolitical front, the US has drawn sharp criticism from various countries. This raise serious concerns about its reliability and trustworthiness. Nations like Pakistan, China, Russia, and North Korea have openly condemned the strikes. Russia went a step further by stating that after this aggressive move, several countries are now willing to assist Iran in acquiring atomic capabilities — a move that could shift the balance of power in the region. From a political and economic standpoint, this could prove to be a disastrous miscalculation for the United States.
Iran closing strait of Hurmuz
In response to this escalating situation, Iran is now considering one of its most powerful economic and military tools — the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This narrow but crucial waterway is responsible for the transport of nearly one-third of the world’s oil traded by sea mainly this route is used by UAE, Saudia, Qatar also this route is transferring oil to China . Iranian military officials have stated that if provoked further, they will not hesitate to block this vital shipping route. Such a move would send shockwaves through global energy markets, spike oil prices, and put immense pressure on Western economies. This can be a start of new issue which could lead to worldwar 3.
