Trump confirms U.S. forces have attacked Iran, hitting three nuclear facilities

U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed in a social media post that the U.S. has conducted “very successful” strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan, and that all planes are now out of Iranian airspace.

“We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan.  All planes are now outside of Iran air space,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social.

“A full payload of BOMBS was dropped on the primary site, Fordow.  All planes are safely on their way home.  Congratulations to our great American Warriors.  There is not another military in the World that could have done this.  NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE!   Thank you for your attention to this matter.”

Observers were quick to point out that Trump did not seek Congressional approval for the strikes.  The U.S. Constitution gives lawmakers the power to declare war and authorize military activity.  But Trump did not seek the approval of Congress before striking Iran.

In the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, lawmakers from both major parties had put forward legislation to compel Trump to go to Congress before attacking Iran’s nuclear site.  But Trump preempted the votes on the pending legislation.

Lack of congressional authorization will likely be a major talking point in U.S. politics, especially if a broader war breaks out.