Trump Doubles Down on ‘Monumental Damage’ Done Underground in Iran Strikes

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated the impact of recent U.S. airstrikes on Iran, claiming they caused “monumental damage” to underground nuclear facilities. Speaking to reporters in Washington, Trump emphasized that the strikes were designed to dismantle Iran’s nuclear infrastructure “deep below the surface,” and asserted that the mission was more effective than originally reported. “We hit them hard—especially underground. What we destroyed can’t be rebuilt easily,” Trump said. The strikes, which targeted Iran’s key nuclear sites at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, have been described by U.S. officials as surgical but devastating, using bunker-busting munitions aimed at reinforced subterranean structures. Global Reactions & Tensions Iran has condemned the attacks as a blatant act of war and vowed retaliation. Meanwhile, international observers warn that the situation could spiral into a broader regional conflict if diplomacy fails. Analysts suggest the bold messaging from Trump may be intended to pressure Iran into standing down—or to rally domestic and international support amid rising tensions in the Gulf region.

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