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22.06.2025The Day America Hit the Nuclear Sites

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This page is an archive of main headlines from France for 22.06.2025.

It displays 182 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

22.06.2025The Day America Hit the Nuclear Sites
Trump announced before dawn that American B-2 bombers had conducted "very successful" strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities at Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan, claiming Iran's enrichment capabilities were "completely and totally destroyed." The Pentagon later detailed Operation "Midnight Hammer," confirming fourteen bunker-buster bombs had been deployed in what officials called the largest B-2 strike in history.

Iran responded by launching dozens of missiles at Israel, injuring twenty-seven Israelis, while promising "eternal consequences" for the attacks. By afternoon, Iranian officials vowed to defend themselves "by all necessary means," as Supreme Leader Khamenei reportedly remained isolated in a bunker with limited retaliation options.

European allies distanced themselves from the American action, with Macron convening an emergency defense council and declaring that "strictly military responses" could not resolve the conflict. France, Germany, and Britain jointly urged Iran against further destabilization.

Domestically, authorities arrested a seventeen-year-old planning ISIS-inspired attacks on synagogues, while 145 women reported being drugged during Music Day celebrations nationwide.
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Donald Trump a annoncé tôt ce dimanche 22 juin que les États-Unis ont mené une attaque "très réussie" sur trois sites nucléaires iraniens, larguant une "charge complète de bombes" sur celui de Fordo. Plus tôt dans la journée, des bombardiers B-2 avaient décollé d'une base américaine et se dirigeaient vers l'ouest, au-dessus du Pacifique.
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Donald Trump a annoncé tôt ce dimanche 22 juin que les États-Unis ont mené une attaque "très réussie" sur trois sites nucléaires iraniens, larguant une "charge complète de bombes" sur celui de Fordo. Plus tôt dans la journée, des bombardiers B-2 avaient décollé d'une base américaine et se dirigeaient vers l'ouest, au-dessus du Pacifique.
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Le président américain a qualifié de « très réussie » l’attaque menée sur Fordo, Natanz et Ispahan, qui rejoint l’offensive israélienne. Ces bombardements « n’arrêteront pas » les activités nucléaires de Téhéran, a assuré l’agence atomique iranienne.
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05:16Nuclear Sites Bombed

The newspapers report that Trump has announced a major escalation, claiming US forces conducted "very successful" strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities at Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan (Le Monde, Le Figaro, Le Point). Trump states that Iran's nuclear enrichment installations were "completely and totally destroyed" using B-2 bombers and bunker-buster bombs, with a dozen GBU-57 bombs reportedly dropped on Fordo alone (Les Echos, Le Point). Iran's atomic agency contradicts this assessment, insisting the bombardments will not halt their nuclear activities, while Tehran promises "eternal consequences" for the attacks (Le Monde, Le Parisien). This represents a dramatic shift from yesterday's European diplomatic efforts in Geneva, as Trump has now moved from threatening intervention to claiming direct military action against Iran's nuclear program.
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07:16Nuclear Sites "Completely Destroyed"

The newspapers report that Trump has declared the US attacks on Iranian nuclear sites "very successful," claiming Iran's enrichment capabilities are now "completely destroyed" after targeting three facilities including Fordo (BFMTV, Le Figaro, Le Monde). Iran responds by promising "eternal consequences" and launching missiles toward Israel, escalating the conflict into what Le Monde describes as "total uncertainty" in the Middle East (Le Figaro, Le Monde). Trump acted without Congressional authorization, taking what Le Monde calls a "historic risk" that gives Israel an unprecedented opportunity to target Tehran's regime (Le Monde). Domestically, forensic analysis in the Agathe Hilairet murder case reveals her smartwatch recorded "brutal and unusual physical effort" with sudden heart rate spikes before her death, with gendarmerie experts confirming human intervention (France TV Info).
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Les États-Unis ont bombardé dimanche trois sites névralgiques du programme nucléaire iranien, des frappes qui auront des « conséquences éternelles », a prévenu Téhéran, au dixième jour de la guerre entre l’Iran et Israël.
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09:01Nuclear Sites Struck

The newspapers report that US B-2 bombers have successfully struck three Iranian nuclear sites, with Trump claiming Iran's enrichment facilities are "completely destroyed" following the attack on Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan (BFMTV, Le Figaro, Le Parisien, L'Express, Mediapart). Iran responds with missile strikes injuring at least 27 Israelis and promises "eternal consequences," escalating the ten-day conflict beyond diplomatic resolution (BFMTV, Le Figaro). Russia notably refuses to openly support its Iranian ally despite their partnership, as Moscow distances itself from the nuclear escalation (Les Echos). Domestically, a wedding shooting leaves the bride dead and groom critically injured when four gunmen opened fire as the couple left their reception with their child (France TV Info).
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En échec sur le front diplomatique, le président qui promettait de sortir les Etats-Unis des «guerres sans fin» vient de bombarder les sites nucléaires iraniens, au risque d’engager son pays dans un nouveau conflit durable au Moyen-Orient.
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En échec sur le front diplomatique, le président qui promettait de sortir les Etats-Unis des «guerres sans fin» vient de bombarder les sites nucléaires iraniens, au risque d’engager son pays dans un nouveau conflit durable au Moyen-Orient.
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10:37France Calls for Restraint After Nuclear Strikes

The newspapers report that France has expressed formal "concern" and calls for "restraint" following Trump's announcement of "very successful" US strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, with Iran's Revolutionary Guards threatening "regrettable retaliation" against America (BFMTV, Le Figaro, Le Parisien). Media coverage focuses on the specific weaponry used, with L'Express reporting that Washington deployed the GBU-57 "bunker buster" megabomb - a weapon only the US possesses - against the Fordo and Natanz uranium enrichment facilities. Libération argues that Trump has "dynamited his own doctrine" by engaging in the type of "endless wars" he promised to avoid, suggesting the president failed diplomatically before resorting to military action. Iran has responded by launching dozens of missiles targeting Israel, with Tehran warning the strikes will have "eternal consequences" and claiming they "explode" chances for diplomatic resolution of the nuclear file (BFMTV, Le Figaro).
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La décision de Donald Trump de bombarder l’Iran est un changement brutal dans la doctrine de celui qui se voyait Prix Nobel de la paix. Sa base va-t-elle le suivre ?
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12:38Nuclear Program "Devastated"

The newspapers report that the Pentagon chief asserts Iran's nuclear program is "devastated" following Trump's strikes on three facilities, with officials describing "extreme and devastating damage" from Operation "Midnight Hammer" targeting Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan (BFMTV, Le Figaro, Libération). Iran has responded by launching dozens of missiles at Israel and warning of "eternal consequences," while media outlets analyze potential scenarios suggesting the bombardments could either escalate into wider war or paradoxically halt the escalation under certain conditions (BFMTV, Le Point). L'Express reports that Supreme Leader Khamenei is now being actively hunted, with his protection by the regime hanging by a thread following the nuclear program's destruction. Domestically, 145 women have reported being drugged with needles during Music Day celebrations across France, with some requiring toxicological analysis (Le Parisien).
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13:54Operation Midnight Hammer Detailed

The newspapers report that the Pentagon has provided detailed technical specifications of Operation "Midnight Hammer," with General Dan Caine describing the use of 14 bunker-buster bombs and decoy bombers during the Iranian nuclear strikes (Le Monde, Le Figaro). Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirms the bombardments have "devastated Iran's nuclear program," while Trump maintains the US is "not at war" with Tehran despite the unprecedented attack (BFMTV, Les Echos). Media analysis focuses on Trump's strategic reversal, with L'Express examining how the president shifted from diplomatic engagement to military action within weeks of taking office. The operation targeted the same three facilities - Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan - with B-2 Spirit bombers carrying GBU-57 anti-bunker weapons, as Iran continues launching missiles at Israel in response (Le Parisien, Libération).
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15:33Pentagon Details Operation Midnight Hammer

The newspapers report on detailed Pentagon briefings revealing the operational specifics of "Midnight Hammer," with General Dan Caine providing minute-by-minute accounts of the submarine and bomber deployment against Iranian nuclear facilities (BFMTV, Le Monde). Constitutional questions emerge regarding Trump's authority to conduct the strikes without Congressional approval, while Vice President J.D. Vance clarifies the administration's position that America is "not at war against Iran" but specifically targeting "its nuclear program" (Le Figaro, Le Monde). Iran responds with threats to defend itself "by all necessary means" after Trump declared the country's enrichment capabilities "completely destroyed," as media analysis focuses on how the operation represents Trump's dramatic entry into the Israel-Iran conflict through direct confrontation with Tehran (L'Express, Libération, Mediapart).
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17:09Teen Jihadist Plot Foiled

The newspapers report on the arrest of a 17-year-old in Sarthe who planned attacks on synagogues, sex shops, and festive events in the name of the Islamic State, according to Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau (France TV Info, Le Figaro, Le Parisien, Le Point). Meanwhile, coverage continues on Iran's promise to defend itself "by all necessary means" following the American strikes, with Pentagon General Dan Caine detailing Operation "Midnight Hammer" while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirms the bombardments "devastated Iran's nuclear program" (Le Monde, Les Echos). The UN Security Council convenes an emergency session as Israel joins the American offensive launched June 13th, with L'Express reporting that Supreme Leader Khamenei's fate now hangs by a thread after the nuclear program's destruction (L'Express, Libération).
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Lors d'une opération dans la nuit de samedi à dimanche baptisée «le marteau de minuit», les Etats-Unis ont visé trois sites nucléaires iraniens, Fordo, Natanz et Ispahan, rejoignant ainsi l’offensive israélienne lancée le 13 juin.
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19:17Europe Splits From America

The newspapers report that President Macron has positioned France diplomatically against purely military solutions, stating that a "strictly military response" cannot resolve the Middle East conflict and will not prevent "uncontrolled escalation" (BFMTV, Le Monde). Coverage focuses on Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei being isolated in a bunker with limited retaliation options, as attacking American bases in the Gulf would risk the regime's survival (Le Figaro). American public opinion appears divided on Trump's nuclear strikes, with progressive camps warning Trump is "dragging us into the beginning of World War III" while government supporters justify the intervention, contradicting Trump's campaign promises to avoid conflicts (Le Parisien). European unity emerges as German Chancellor Merz aligns with the European position calling for de-escalation after initially encouraging Israel (Le Point). Domestically, Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau announces that a terrorist attack was thwarted in Sarthe on Friday, following the earlier arrest of a 17-year-old planning ISIS-inspired attacks (Valeurs Actuelles, France TV Info).
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