Fact check: Did the US really strike Iran?

1. Summary of the results

Yes, the United States did strike Iran. Multiple sources confirm that President Trump ordered and executed strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities on June 21-22, 2025 ^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}. The operation involved B-2 bombers using "bunker-buster" bombs and Tomahawk missiles to target the nuclear sites ^{[2] [4]}.

Trump announced that the strikes were "successful" and that the three nuclear sites were "completely and totally obliterated" ^{[1] [3] [4]}. The President warned of further military action if Iran does not pursue peace negotiations ^[3].

Iran's response has been swift, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stating that Iran "reserves all options to defend itself" and warning that the strikes will have "everlasting consequences" ^{[5] [3]}. Security experts are concerned about potential Iranian retaliation through cyberattacks targeting American infrastructure and interests ^[6].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question lacks crucial context about the significant political divisions this strike has created within Trump's own support base. Prominent MAGA figures have voiced strong opposition to the military action:

• Steve Bannon, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Tucker Carlson have all spoken out against American involvement ^[7]
• Charlie Kirk warned of a potential "MAGA divide over Iran" ^[7]
• Alex Jones posted comparisons between Trump and George W. Bush on social media, suggesting Trump was following Bush's interventionist path ^[7]

This internal criticism is particularly significant given Trump's previous campaign promises against "forever wars" ^[7]. The strikes represent a major shift in U.S. foreign policy that directly contradicts Trump's anti-interventionist rhetoric.

International implications are also missing from the original question. The strikes represent the U.S. directly inserting itself into Israel's ongoing conflict with Iran ^[4], potentially escalating regional tensions beyond the original Israel-Iran dynamic.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question uses the word "really" which implies skepticism about whether the strikes actually occurred. This framing could suggest doubt about well-documented military action that has been confirmed by multiple credible news sources including the BBC, CNN, Reuters, CBS News, ABC News, and Associated Press ^{[1] [2] [5] [3] [6] [7] [4]}.

The question's brevity also omits the severity and potential consequences of the action. This was not a minor military engagement but a direct attack on Iran's nuclear infrastructure - a significant escalation that could have far-reaching geopolitical implications ^{[1] [3] [4]}.

By framing it as a simple yes/no question, the original statement fails to acknowledge the complex political ramifications, including the unprecedented criticism from Trump's own political allies and the potential for Iranian retaliation that security experts are actively warning about ^{[6] [7]}.