‘Did Trump start a World War?': Americans fear after US bombs Iran's nuclear sites

President Donald Trump confirmed that the US had dropped bombs on three of Iran's nuclear sites

Updated on: Jun 22, 2025, 06:29:57 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Soon after President Donald Trump confirmed that the US had dropped bombs on three of Iran's nuclear sites, Americans took to social media to ask whether the 78-year-old had started a full-scale world war. In his message on Truth Social, Trump, meanwhile, said that ‘now is the time for peace’.

President Donald Trump announced that US has struck Iranian nuclear sites (AFP)

“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. A full payload of BOMBS was dropped on the primary site, Fordow. All planes are safely on their way home," he wrote on the platform.

"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,” Trump added.

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The New York Times and Reuters cited sources to report that several B-2 stealth bombers were used for the US strikes on Iran.

Experts told NYT that the strikes marked the start of an unpredictable chapter of security and politics in the Middle East.

“It’s a new phase, and a potentially problematic one,” Ray Takeyh, a senior fellow for Middle East studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, told the publication.

Several social media users, meanwhile, worried about a World War-type of retaliation from Iran.

“Trump just announced that he bombed Iran. Is World War 3 about to break out? 💀” one person asked on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

“Imagine dropping the worlds biggest non nuclear bombs on Iran 3X & then having audacity to say, “Now is the time for Peace” Trump lied, he is President for War not Peace. World War 3 has begun. Take down all the names of the Neocons who advocated for the bomb,” another person added.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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