Trump: Shares Truth Social post saying 'Fordow is gone'

Trump: Shares Truth Social post saying 'Fordow is gone'

On June 19, 2025, Donald Trump shared a post on Truth Social stating, "Fordow is gone." This statement comes amidst ongoing discussions about the potential strike on Iran's Fordow nuclear facility, a heavily fortified site located nearly 300 feet underground near Qom [3].

The facility, protected by meters of rock, has been a target of concern due to its potential to enrich uranium. Trump's interest in using the GBU-57 bunker buster bombs on Fordow comes amid warnings from Russia, which has stated that any attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities could trigger a "Chernobyl-style catastrophe" [3].

According to US officials, Trump has asked pointed questions about the effectiveness of a military strike, specifically asking if the deployment of 30,000-pound GBU-57 bombs would truly succeed in neutralizing Iran’s most fortified site [3]. Pentagon officials have briefed him on the limitations of the GBU-57, indicating that even multiple bunker busters may not fully penetrate Fordow’s depths and could only delay Iran’s program, not destroy it [3].

The potential strike on Fordow highlights the complexities of targeting deeply buried nuclear facilities and the challenges faced by conventional military capabilities. The US is currently the only country with the GBU-57 bunker buster bombs and the B-2 stealth bombers capable of delivering them [3].

In a separate development, Trump Media and Technology Group has filed with the SEC to launch a combined Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF, signaling a notable expansion in cryptocurrency investment options. This new ETF, named the Truth Social Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF, aims to offer investors direct exposure to the two leading cryptocurrencies without the complexities of direct ownership [1]. The ETF’s structure, with a 75% allocation to Bitcoin and 25% to Ethereum, reflects market trends and investor interest in these digital assets. By offering an ETF, the company aims to eliminate barriers such as wallet management and security concerns that often deter mainstream investors from entering the crypto space [1].

The launch of the Truth Social Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF remains contingent upon SEC approval of both the S-1 registration statement and the Form 19b-4 filing. The regulatory landscape for cryptocurrency ETFs in the United States has been cautious, with the SEC emphasizing investor protection and market integrity. Should the ETF receive approval, it would represent a significant milestone, potentially paving the way for more combined cryptocurrency funds and increasing mainstream adoption [1].

References:
[1] https://en.coinotag.com/trumps-truth-social-files-for-bitcoin-and-ethereum-etf-pending-sec-approval/
[2] https://m.economictimes.com/news/international/us/trump-considers-tactical-nuclear-bomb-on-irans-fordow-site-reports-claim-even-bunker-busters-wont-work-donald-trump-news-us-strike-iran-news/articleshow/121975184.cms
[3] https://www.thedailyjagran.com/world/can-us-bunker-busters-destroy-irans-fordow-nuclear-facility-trump-asks-amid-russias-chernobylstyle-catastrophe-warning-10246435