Pentagon Executes Operation Midnight Hammer Against Iranian Nuclear Sites
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Operation Midnight Hammer: A highly classified U.S. military operation targeting Iran's nuclear infrastructure. |
| Date | Midnight Friday into early Saturday |
| Key Figures | President Donald Trump, General Dan Caine (Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff) |
| Targets | Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan -- three key Iranian nuclear sites. |
| Objective | To severely degrade Iran's capacity to develop nuclear weapons without triggering immediate escalation. |
| Execution | B-2 Spirit stealth bombers, Tomahawk Land Attack Cruise Missiles (TLAMs), fighter escorts, suppressors, and electronic warfare platforms were utilized. |
| Tactics | Deception maneuvers, minimal communication, in-flight refueling, precise timing, and synchronization of joint forces. |
| Strike Details | - 18-hour flight for B-2 bombers. <br> - Two GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators (MOPs) dropped on Fordow. <br> - Tomahawk missiles targeted Isfahan. |
| Aftermath | No U.S. casualties, aircraft losses, or immediate Iranian military retaliation. The Pentagon hailed the mission as a masterclass in stealth warfare and joint-force execution. |