Trump Hails 'Monumental' Damage as US Strike Cripples Iran’s Nuclear Sites

In a dramatic turn of events, the U.S. military has launched a powerful strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, leaving the Islamic Republic’s atomic ambitions hanging by a thread. President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to call the damage "monumental," praising the precision and skill of the American forces. Initial assessments from top military brass, including Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine, confirm severe destruction at key sites like Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow, though a full verdict on the program’s survival remains pending.

Analysts and insiders are cautiously optimistic. A senior Israeli security source described the damage as looking "excellent," while experts like Reserve Brig. Gen. Yossi Kuperwasser of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security hailed the strikes as a historic blow to Iran’s threat. Yet, there’s a sobering consensus: Iran’s nuclear program isn’t dead. Enriched uranium, hidden centrifuges, and surviving scientists mean Tehran could still rebuild, albeit under the shadow of future military action.

This operation marks a bold shift from covert tactics to overt force, signaling a new chapter in U.S.-Israel cooperation. As Kuperwasser noted, if Iran dares to restart its program, both nations stand ready to strike again. But the road ahead is fraught with uncertainty. Experts warn of potential retaliation through proxies like Hezbollah or even a drastic nuclear policy shift, such as withdrawing from the Non-Proliferation Treaty.

Voices like Mark Dubowitz from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies are pushing for total dismantlement—destroying all enrichment sites, seizing uranium, and enforcing relentless inspections. Anything less, they argue, leaves a dangerous door ajar. Meanwhile, former Israeli military intelligence head Amos Yadlin called this a game-changer, embodying Trump’s ‘peace through strength’ doctrine and sending a loud message to global players like China and Russia.

As the world watches for Iran’s next move, one thing is clear: history is being written, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Whether through diplomacy with ironclad verification or sustained military pressure, the path to neutralizing Iran’s nuclear threat remains a treacherous one.