Trump posts video of massive bombing in Iran's Isfahan

CBS News
March 31, 2026
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Trump publicly released video of a U.S. military strike on Iran's Isfahan nuclear facility, breaking with classified handling of such operations.

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Escalating U.S.-Iran military conflict raises risks of broader regional war, potentially affecting oil prices, military deployment of American personnel, and global stability.

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President Trump posted a video showing a U.S. military strike against Isfahan, Iran's central city that houses one of three Iranian nuclear facilities. The strike occurred in June 2025 as part of what appears to be an escalating military campaign targeting Iran's nuclear infrastructure. By publicly releasing video of the bombing, Trump has made the operation explicitly visible to the international community, a departure from the typical classified handling of such sensitive military actions. The disclosure raises immediate questions about escalation risks with Iran and the strategic calculus behind publicizing what had been a covert operation. Isfahan is home to significant nuclear research and enrichment capabilities, making it a key target in any U.S. effort to constrain Iran's nuclear program.

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