Military Action in 2025
On June 22, 2025, targeted military actions were initiated by the U.S. These operations consisted of:
- – First, the dispatch of seven B-2 stealth bombers carrying the latest munitions specifically designed to attack deeply buried targets. reuters.com+10en.wikipedia.org+10en.wikipedia.org+10.
- – Secondly, launching Tomahawk cruise missiles from submarines. en.wikipedia.org+2en.wikipedia.org+2en.wikipedia.org+2.
According to a report by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine, all three locations sustained heavy damage: therefore, presumably, their capacities were significantly impacted.en.wikipedia.org+3defense.gov+3reuters.com+3.
America’s Stated Purpose
Biden administration-Just like President Trump, both of them believed in executing the strikes which they described as necessary steps to stop Iran from nuclear arming not to overthrow its regime. They clarified that this is a narrow-focused mission aimed only at damaging nuclear facilities. reuters.com+7reuters.com+7en.wikipedia.org+7.
A mix of the world:
Tehran described the U.S. action as a breach of sovereignty and vowed to retaliate. Iranian military officials confirmed missile strikes against the Al Udeid U.S. airbase in Qatar; this prompted regional countries, including Qatar and Bahrain, to close their airspace and issue emergency alerts. washingtonpost.com+2reuters.com+2reuters.com+2.
Global reaction has been mixed:
- The U.N. Secretary-General described the strikes as a “serious escalation with catastrophic risks for civilians and regional stability reuters.com.
- China’s U.N. Ambassador, Fu Cong, said this operation could harm U.S. credibility and advised against further escalation. reuters.com+3reuters.com+3reuters.com+3.
- France, Italy, New Zealand—asking for restraint and a prompt return to diplomatic discussions. The use of munitions by B-2 bombers underscores not only complexity but also strategic value.
Strategic Significance
This marks the first time since 1979 that the U.S. has directly bombed Iran. The complexity of employing bunker-busters via B‑2 bombers underlines the high stakes and strategic precision of the mission .
5. Potential Retaliation and Escalation Risks
- Iran hits US forces in Qatar as one of many “unequal” returns expected.
- There grows worry Iran may:
- Hit US friends
- Try to shut the Strait of Hormuz, breaking global oil flow
- Use proxy groups to raise fight all over the area washingtonpost.comreuters.comreuters.comen.wikipedia.org+2reuters.com+2reuters.com+2.
6. Conclusion: A Dangerous Escalation
The U.S. airstrikes were meant to decisively set back Iran’s nuclear ambitions. In degrading critical capabilities, they also heighten risks of broader conflict, since the targets are not selected on one side alone. The international community is urging quick diplomatic efforts to de-escalate, fearing further moves may trigger widespread destabiliza.
