Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan targeted in coordinated attack; Trump claims ‘total destruction’, Iran denies any radiation threat
June 22, 2025, The standoff between Tehran and Washington reached a critical new level as the US military launched coordinated strikes on three of Iran’s key nuclear sites early Sunday. President Donald Trump, speaking from the White House, declared the attacks a success, saying the sites had been “completely destroyed” and warning Iran of “greater disaster” if it retaliates.
Trump said the strikes, conducted in coordination with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, targeted uranium enrichment facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. “Iran must choose between peace and catastrophe,” he stated. “We will strike additional targets with precision if peace is not achieved.”
Trump emphasized that the US aimed to neutralize Iran’s nuclear enrichment capabilities and eliminate any future nuclear threat. A Pentagon press conference is scheduled for later today to provide further details.
Iran’s Response: Nuclear Program Will Not Stop
In response, Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization issued a statement condemning the attack as “barbaric” and in violation of international law and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). The organization asserted:
“Despite this unlawful aggression, Iran’s peaceful nuclear development will continue, driven by the determination of thousands of committed scientists.”
The agency also announced its intent to pursue legal action and international accountability for what it termed an attack on safeguarded and IAEA-monitored sites.
Safety Update: No Radiation Detected
The National Nuclear Safety Center of Iran reported that no radioactive leakage was detected after urgent field assessments at the targeted facilities. It confirmed that prior evacuation of sensitive materials had mitigated any risk.
State-run IRNA reported that the attacked sites were “already cleared of radioactive content” and posed no immediate danger to the public.
Regional Monitoring: No Radiation in Saudi Arabia or Gulf States
The Saudi Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Commission (NRRC) confirmed that no radioactive traces were found in Saudi Arabia or other GCC countries. Monitoring systems remain on alert.
International reactions and the hours ahead will be crucial in determining the next phase of this crisis.
Official Sources:
Trump threatens Iran: Peace or Catastrophe – MSN Arabia
Atomic Energy Organization of Iran responds to nuclear site attacks – Sky News Arabia
Iran issues statements denying any radioactive leaks after U.S. strikes – Sky News Arabia
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