World Reacts: U.S. Strike on Iran’s Nuclear Sites Sparks Global Concern

At 2:30 a.m. local time, U.S. B-2 stealth bombers dropped six GBU-57 “bunker buster” bombs on the Fordow nuclear site, located deep beneath a mountain. Simultaneously, Tomahawk missiles were launched from American submarines targeting the Natanz and Isfahan facilities. These sites are central to Iran’s uranium enrichment program.

While U.S. President Donald Trump hailed the strikes as a “decisive success” to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned of “eternal consequences,” calling the attack a "dangerous and anarchic act of aggression."

Experts: “No Chernobyl, but caution is needed”

Nuclear experts emphasized that, unlike a reactor meltdown, the targeted sites did not pose an immediate radioactive threat. Dr. Claire Corkhill, a nuclear materials expert, noted that the destroyed facilities were primarily used for uranium processing, not energy production.

“There’s no sign of radiological contamination,” she said, adding that the uranium was stored in a way that minimized environmental risk.

Simon Middleburgh, another nuclear researcher, warned, “While the bombs were precise, the geopolitical fallout could be far more damaging.”

International response: Warnings and appeals for diplomacy

UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the escalation, urging both Iran and the U.S. to “step back from the brink” and return to negotiations.

France, Germany, and China issued similar statements, warning that continued military action could destabilize the entire Middle East.

Matthew Kroenig of the Atlantic Council defended the strike, arguing Iran was “days away from weapons-grade uranium.” However, former White House advisor Richard Nephew criticized the decision, saying it risked undermining long-term diplomatic solutions.

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