Trump claims 'monumental damage' done to all Iranian nuclear sites after bunker-buster strikes

Satellite picture taken on March 10, 2003, shows the Natanz nuclear enrichment facility in central Iran (Image: AFP)

US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social following the US strikes, claiming that “monumental damage” was inflicted on all Iranian nuclear sites, as evidenced by satellite images.

"Obliteration is an accurate term! The white structure shown is deeply imbedded into the rock, with even its roof well below ground level, and completely shielded from flame. The biggest damage took place far below ground level. Bullseye!!!" he mentioned on the post.

This came a day after the US launched 30,000-pound bunker-buster bombs at the mountain above Iran's Fordow nuclear site, prompting Tehran to vow it would defend itself at all costs.

While Iran has called US military strikes on its key nuclear facilities, has warned of a “legitimate response”, escalating tensions in an already simmering Middle East owing to Tehran’s ongoing conflict with Israel.