Newly released satellite images confirm that Iran’s Fordow nuclear enrichment facility suffered catastrophic damage in Saturday night’s U.S. airstrike. The images, captured by Maxar Technologies, provide visual confirmation of the destruction following a surprise operation involving multiple U.S. B-2 stealth bombers and an estimated 12 to 14 Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) bombs.
Located roughly 100 miles south of Tehran and deeply embedded within a mountain, the Fordow facility was designed to withstand conventional attacks. The MOP bombs, each weighing approximately 30,000 pounds, were engineered specifically for hardened underground targets.
According to visual analysis, several impact points are visible across the mountainside, with large portions of terrain altered and significant structural collapse evident. The once-uniform surface now shows greyed, exposed rock and collapsed earth, with plumes of dust still lingering in some areas.
See the difference?
Below is a comparison of imagery before & after the U.S. strikes revealing changes to the terrain above the Fordow Nuclear Facility. Look closely. pic.twitter.com/oFgF2qS5nM
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Imagery analysis indicates direct hits on multiple access points. Pre-strike satellite views showed high levels of activity around the facility, including numerous vehicles positioned near the tunnel entrances. Post-strike, the same access roads appear deserted and partially obstructed by debris. There are also indications that Iranian forces attempted to seal tunnel entrances in anticipation of the attack, but the effectiveness of such measures remains unclear.
New satellite image from Fordow 👇
Six missile entry points are clearly visible. Twelve GBU-57 bombs in total were dropped on this site. The entry points are right above the main centrifuge halls (not the entrances, as was earlier reported). pic.twitter.com/bQOD8JhYPH
— Dr. Eli David (@DrEliDavid) June 22, 2025
In addition to Fordow, sources told The Jerusalem Post that the Esfahan site sustained major damage, and the Natanz nuclear facility—long known as a cornerstone of Iran’s uranium enrichment efforts—has been effectively destroyed. Tehran has not yet released an official damage assessment or public response, though internal emergency activity is ongoing.
The Fordow facility, estimated to have cost Iran up to $1.7 billion, represented not just a major financial investment but also a strategic pillar of the country’s nuclear program. Its loss marks one of the most significant setbacks for Iranian nuclear ambitions in over a decade. The scale and precision of the U.S. strike signal a clear escalation and a willingness to dismantle hardened infrastructure by force if diplomatic warnings go unheeded.
Before and after satellite images of Fordow that show massive amounts of dust as a result of the attack.
It’s reportedly from the concrete and other materials from the Iranian nuclear facility that got obliterated. pic.twitter.com/XSqltbKlOT
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