By Reuters
June 21, 20258:17 PM EDTUpdated 27 mins ago



WASHINGTON, June 21 (Reuters) - U.S. B-2 bombers were involved in strikes on Iran's nuclear sites announced by President Donald Trump on Saturday, a U.S. official told Reuters, speaking on condition of anonymity.
Reuters had reported earlier on Saturday the movement of B-2 bombers, which can be equipped to carry massive bombs that experts say would be ideal to strike the sites.

Before the negative Nancys start, remember this war started Sept 11, 2001. Should have ended a week later. Muslims have declared they won't rest until every non-muslim in the world is dead. Trump is doing what was failed to be done 24 yrs ago.

BINGO

Wholeheartedly agree!!

The war with the Islamists in Iran started by at least November 4th in 1979, when they took our people hostage. jimmy carter should have been impeached for his handling of that and for his retarded Russian grain embargo, which destroyed more American family farms than any National disaster.

Keith

Negative Nancy is putting it nicely

If we have destroyed their nuclear facilities the war should be over short of indirect help for a regime change

No. Trump is doing what every politician of ours does, prolong.

I seem to remember Obama financing the Iranian uranium enrichment program to build Nuclear bombs in 2016.

Hmmmmmm.....all along I've had the definition of prolong all wrong.

Yeah!!

Good job.

Can't say they weren't given a chance to settle it another way.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran_hostage_crisis

Probably wouldn't be doing this now if it would have been handled differently back in 79.

Same here I guess

🛑 1. To Prevent a Nuclear-Armed Iran
Iran had significantly advanced its uranium enrichment program:
• Reaching 60% enrichment, which is just short of weapons-grade (90%).
• According to IAEA and U.S. intelligence, Iran was only weeks away from breakout capability — the point at which it could build a bomb.
🔹 Allowing this to continue would have guaranteed Iran the ability to build a nuclear weapon, destabilizing the region and directly threatening U.S. allies.

⚠️ 2. To Stop Strategic Nuclear Blackmail
Even without building a bomb, Iran could leverage the threat of building one to:
• Demand sanctions relief
• Pressure U.S. military withdrawal
• Protect proxy operations in Syria, Lebanon, and Iraq
This would create a nuclear deterrence shield for Iran’s aggression and manipulation.
🔹 The strike denied Iran this coercive advantage, reinforcing the global standard that nuclear extortion is unacceptable.

🌍 3. To Prevent a Regional Arms Race
• A nuclear-capable Iran would immediately trigger a domino effect:
• Saudi Arabia has openly stated it will pursue nuclear technology in response.
• Turkey and Egypt would likely follow.
🔹 The U.S. acted to stop a dangerous spread of nuclear ambition across one of the world’s most volatile regions.

🧠 4. Because Diplomacy and Treaties Failed
• Iran repeatedly violated the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
• Blocked IAEA inspectors, concealed operations, and ignored diplomatic warnings.
• Years of negotiations and economic sanctions did not stop enrichment.
🔹 Military action was a last resort, not the first option. But in the absence of compliance, it became the only effective deterrent.

🛡️ 5. To Defend U.S. Interests and Allies
• Iran-backed militias have attacked U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria over 80 times since 2022.
• Iran openly threatens Israel, a key U.S. ally, and funds groups like Hezbollah and Hamas.
🔹 Eliminating Iran’s nuclear capability reduces the risk of nuclear cover for future proxy warfare or direct strikes against American personnel and partners.

🕊️ 6. To Enforce Peace Through Strength

President Trump’s statement — “Now is the time for peace” — reflects a doctrine of deterrence:
• Peace is only possible when bad actors know their threats will be neutralized.
• This strike sends a message to other rogue states: nuclear cheating will not be tolerated.
🔹 Sometimes, a powerful military action prevents a far worse war.

The June 21, 2025, strike was not just justified — it was necessary. It eliminated a grave and imminent threat, upheld international law, and preserved the fragile balance of peace in the Middle East. The action reinforced that nuclear weapons are not bargaining tools, and the U.S. remains committed to a safer world through strength, not surrender.

Iran claims they moved their nuclear assets before the bombings. GREAT! We have new targets! Might have a new swimming pool before it’s over.

… you should be right…. Unless Israel says otherwise

LOL with Israel's intelligence? I HIGHLY doubt that....

Double LoL. Israel’s intelligence might be a bit more than yours.

Undoubtedly! Which is why I know Iran wasn't able to sneak their nukes out, lol.