Donald Trump has released dramatic footage that appears to show U.S. bunker-buster bombs destroying a major ammunition depot in Iran as tensions in the region escalate.
The video, shared on the Truth Social platform, captures powerful nighttime explosions illuminating the sky over Isfahan during the early hours of Tuesday, with a large mushroom cloud rising above the impact zone.
Isfahan, home to approximately 2.3 million people and the strategically important Badr military airbase, has become a frequent target in recent weeks as Western and Israeli forces intensify strikes on Iranian military infrastructure. Reports, including those from The Wall Street Journal, indicate that U.S. forces deployed 2,000-pound bunker-buster bombs—designed to penetrate hardened underground facilities—in what officials have described as a coordinated operation alongside Israel.
The targeted complex is believed to have contained large stockpiles of weaponry, including armour-piercing munitions. The footage shows multiple secondary explosions following the initial strike, with fireballs and shockwaves rippling across the surrounding area, suggesting a significant reserve of munitions.
Regional media reports indicate that the scale of the assault surpassed previous strikes on the city, with flames spreading to nearby military locations associated with Iran’s military network. This latest attack is part of a broader campaign aimed at degrading Tehran’s defence capabilities. Isfahan has been targeted multiple times since early March, although earlier strikes were more limited in scope. Last summer, U.S. forces also struck the area during Operation Midnight Hammer, which focused on nuclear-linked sites.
Washington and Tel Aviv have long maintained that Iran is nearing the capability to develop nuclear weapons. However, the International Atomic Energy Agency has stated that it has found no evidence that Tehran is actively pursuing a nuclear weapon.
The release of this footage is likely to further heighten tensions, as fears grow that the conflict may expand beyond its current scope.
