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22.06.2025

The Day America Bombed Iran

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 22.06.2025.

It displays 183 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

22.06.2025 โ‡ข The Day America Bombed Iran
โŒจShortly after midnight, Trump announced that American forces had struck three Iranian nuclear sitesโ€”Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahanโ€”marking direct US entry into the Israel-Iran conflict. The president declared the facilities "completely and totally obliterated" following what Pentagon officials later designated "Operation Midnight Hammer," involving seven B-2 bombers on a 37-hour mission carrying 14 bunker-buster bombs.

Trump addressed the nation at 10 PM, warning Iran to choose between "peace and tragedy" while suggesting more targets remained available. The strikes contradicted his earlier two-week diplomatic timeline and represented the largest B-2 bomber operation in history.

Iran's Parliament responded by voting to close the Strait of Hormuz, threatening global oil supplies. Trump later posted "MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN," hinting at regime change despite administration claims otherwise. Democrats condemned the strikes as unconstitutional, while Trump banished Republican Thomas Massie from MAGA for questioning their legality. Russia claimed multiple nations were prepared to supply Iran with nuclear weapons.
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The campaign event by Brad Lander, the New York City comptroller, came as Andrew Cuomo, the front-runner, appeared with the mother of a murder victim.
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The attack marks a major escalation in the burgeoning war between Iran and Israel and came despite years of promises by President Trump to keep the U.S. from entering another Middle East conflict.
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01:53 (05:53)โ‡ขAmerica Bombs Iran

โŒจThe newspapers report that the United States directly entered the Israel-Iran conflict by striking three Iranian nuclear sites using B-2 bombers and bunker-buster bombs (ABC News, Boston Globe, Fox News, LA Times, NPR, USA Today, Washington Post). Trump declared the facilities "completely and totally obliterated" and called the operation a "spectacular military success," while warning Iran to choose between "peace or tragedy" (CBS, CNN, NY Post, The Hill, AP News). Despite Trump's warning, Iran retaliated with attacks on Israel following the US strikes (Fox News). The military action represents a major escalation that contradicts Trump's previous promises to avoid Middle East conflicts (NPR, The Atlantic). US cities have increased alert levels following the strikes, while critics argue Trump acted without constitutional authority (Reason, One America News Network). The strikes specifically targeted the Fordow underground facility along with Natanz and Isfahan sites (USA Today, Breitbart).
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President Trump asserted that Iranโ€™s key nuclear sites were โ€œcompletely and fully obliteratedโ€ and warned that there would be additional strikes if Tehran retaliated against U.S. forces.
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08:31 (12:31)โ‡ขAmerica's Biggest Bomber Strike

โŒจThe newspapers report that Trump struck three Iranian nuclear facilities using B-2 bombers with bunker-buster weapons, declaring the sites "completely and fully obliterated" (CBS, NY Post, AP News, Boston Globe). The Pentagon held briefings detailing the moment Trump decided to carry out the strikes, with the US dropping 14 massive bunker busters in what sources describe as the biggest B-2 bomber strike ever (Fox News, NY Post, ABC News). The US reached out diplomatically to Iran stating no additional strikes are planned and regime change is not intended (CBS). Hezbollah announced it will not join the fight following the US attacks (Newsweek). Political rivals are using Trump's war speech to position themselves for the presidential race, with Rubio, Vance and Hegseth battling for prime position (The Daily Beast). The US remains on high alert for Iranian retaliation after the nuclear strikes (USA Today).
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President Donald Trump announced Saturday evening that the U.S. had bombed three nuclear sites in Iran, and that he would be addressing the nation at 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time. He called on Iran to seek peace.
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Iranโ€™s nuclear ambitions were โ€˜obliterated,โ€™ Hegseth says. Iran says it has to respond, calling the US a โ€˜lawless bully.โ€™
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President Donald Trump announced Saturday evening that the U.S. had bombed three nuclear sites in Iran, and that he would be addressing the nation at 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time. He called on Iran to seek peace.
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Artificial intelligence technologies are leading us to a critical juncture, forcing a fundamental rethinking of both work and the welfare state. This is a field where early surrender, allowing capital to shape the future, is not an option.
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During a press briefing on Sunday morning from the Pentagon, U.S. Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Caine and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth disclosed that the United States utilized decoy tactics as a key component of the successful โ€˜Operation Midnight Hammer.โ€™
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09:33 (13:33)โ‡ขPentagon Details Iran Strike

โŒจThe newspapers report that Pentagon officials provided detailed briefings on "Operation Midnight Hammer," revealing the use of seven B-2 Spirit bombers, 125 total aircraft, and over 75 precision-guided weapons including 14 bunker-buster bombs targeting Iran's Fordow site (CBS, CNN, NY Post, Pentagon). Defense Secretary Hegseth emphasized that the US "does not seek war" or regime change in Iran, despite Trump's military escalation (AP News, The Daily Beast). The operation marked the biggest B-2 bomber raid in history and the longest flight since 2001, with officials disclosing that decoy tactics were employed ahead of the strikes (NY Post, One America News Network). USA Today warns that 40,000 American troops stationed in the Middle East now face risk of Iranian counterattacks following the nuclear site bombings.
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President Donald Trump announced Saturday evening that the U.S. had bombed three nuclear sites in Iran, and that he would be addressing the nation at 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time. He called on Iran to seek peace.
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President Donald Trump announced Saturday evening that the U.S. had bombed three nuclear sites in Iran, and that he would be addressing the nation at 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time. He called on Iran to seek peace.
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11:35 (15:35)โ‡ขIran Closes Hormuz Strait

โŒจThe newspapers report that Trump administration officials are emphasizing diplomatic intentions following the Iranian nuclear strikes, with Defense Secretary Hegseth and Vice President Vance stating the US "does not seek war" and urging Iran to pursue "the path of peace" (Fox News, LA Times, NPR, AP News). However, Iran's Parliament voted to close the Straits of Hormuz in retaliation for the attacks (Newsweek). Pentagon briefings revealed conflicting assessments of the operation's success, with a general reportedly undercutting Hegseth's claims that the mission was a "massive success" (The Daily Beast). Anti-war advocates are demanding Trump "return to diplomatic path" while legal experts argue the strikes were unlawful without congressional authorization (Common Dreams, Reason). World leaders are responding to the strikes, though specific reactions remain unclear from the coverage (USA Today). The administration faces questions about next steps, with multiple sources noting significant unknowns about potential consequences (Slate).
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Iranโ€™s parliament backed a measure on Sunday to close the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime passage that accounted for 20 percent of global petroleum liquid consumption in 2024.This comes after the United States carried out targeted attacks on key nuclear facilities Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan to decimate Iranโ€™s nuclear capabilities.
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15:02 (19:02)โ‡ขIran Threatens Oil Route Closure

โŒจThe newspapers report that Trump ordered strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities Saturday, with officials revealing new operational details about "Operation Midnight Hammer" involving B-2 bombers on a 37-hour mission equipped with basic amenities like toilets and microwaves (NY Post, USA Today, CBS). Intelligence reports indicate Netanyahu knew of the strike plan at least 24 hours beforehand (Newsweek). Iran's Parliament responded by backing measures to close the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route handling 20% of global petroleum consumption (One America News Network, The Hill). Military officials contradicted Defense Secretary Hegseth's claims of "massive success," suggesting internal disagreements about the operation's effectiveness (The Daily Beast). The international community reacted with alarm and calls for restraint, while Trump administration officials emphasized they do not seek broader war despite the escalation (NPR, Boston Globe, LA Times).
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It took less than half a year for Donald Trump to renege on the promises he incessantly made on the campaign trail and plunge the country into another dumb Middle East war no one wants.
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17:21 (21:21)โ‡ขConstitutional Crisis Over Iran Strikes

โŒจThe newspapers report escalating tensions following Trump's strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, with Iran considering closing the Strait of Hormuz while the US deploys 40,000 troops in the region (The Hill, LA Times). Trump posted about regime change after claiming Iran's nuclear sites were "completely obliterated," contradicting earlier administration statements about not seeking regime change (Fox News, AP News). The strikes face intense political backlash, with Democrats and some Republicans questioning their constitutionality, leading Trump to banish GOP Representative Thomas Massie from MAGA for calling the strikes unconstitutional (NPR, Mother Jones, The Daily Beast, HuffPost). International leaders warn of dangerous escalation, with the UN chief calling it a "perilous turn" and Russia's Medvedev claiming multiple nations are ready to supply Iran with nuclear weapons (Washington Post, Newsweek, One America News Network).
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The U.S. strikes on Iran may have been necessary, but the manner in which Trump acted should raise alarms about what lies ahead.
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20:30 (00:30)โ‡ขTrump Claims "Monumental" Iran Nuclear Damage

โŒจThe newspapers report that Trump claimed US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites caused "monumental" and "extremely severe damage," with the Pentagon and IAEA now assessing the extent of destruction (Trump, Boston Globe, Breitbart, CNN, The Epoch Times, Washington Post). Trump introduced a new slogan "MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN" while hinting at potential regime change, contradicting his administration's earlier messaging about not seeking such outcomes (ABC News, Fox News, The Daily Beast). Democrats attacked the bombing as "illegal" while the Department of Homeland Security warned of potential terrorist sleeper cells activating in the US following the airstrikes (HuffPost, One America News Network, USA Today). Environmental concerns emerged with NPR reporting that radioactive contamination appears confined to the targeted nuclear sites without widespread environmental impact.
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The mission to destroy the Iranian nuclear facility at Fordow could only be accomplished with a special type of bomb, the 15-tonย Massive Ordnance Penetrator, which can only be carried by one planeย โ€” the B-2 Spirit bomber. The bombers made an incredible 37-hour roundtrip flight from Missouri to successfully attack their targets.
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The mission to destroy the Iranian nuclear facility at Fordow could only be accomplished with a special type of bomb, the 15-tonย Massive Ordnance Penetrator, which can only be carried by one planeย โ€” the B-2 Spirit bomber. The bombers made an incredible 37-hour roundtrip flight from Missouri to successfully attack their targets.
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The mission to destroy the Iranian nuclear facility at Fordow could only be accomplished with a special type of bomb, the 15-tonย Massive Ordnance Penetrator, which can only be carried by one planeย โ€” the B-2 Spirit bomber. The bombers made an incredible 37-hour roundtrip flight from Missouri to successfully attack their targets.
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