### Pentagon Carries Out Covert Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Facilities

The recent U.S. military operation against Iranian nuclear sites involved B-2 bombers and is part of ongoing concerns regarding nuclear proliferation in the region.

In a meticulously planned operation, the Pentagon has revealed that the U.S. military executed a series of air strikes against key Iranian nuclear facilities. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, provided details during a press briefing, explaining that the assaults were part of “Operation Midnight Hammer,” and were conducted with unprecedented secrecy.

The strikes occurred on Saturday evening between 6:40 p.m. and 7:05 p.m. Eastern time, affecting several nuclear sites, including Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan. Hegseth affirmed that President Trump had previously stated that these installations had been “obliterated,” although General Caine did not confirm whether Iran still possessed the capability to develop nuclear weapons. He did, however, allude to significant destruction, indicating that the sites sustained “extremely severe damage” based on initial assessments.

The operation was characterized by a logistical feat, commencing from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri, where the B-2 stealth bombers were stationed. These bombers undertook a remarkable 7,000-mile flight, which included numerous mid-air refuelings. Their mission involved penetrating deep into hostile territory to engage fortified nuclear sites hidden within underground facilities.

The Pentagon’s announcements have reignited discussions over the potential repercussions of escalating military actions in the Middle East. The international community remains concerned about the implications of U.S. military capabilities and the continuing threat of nuclear proliferation in Iran and beyond. With the final battle damage assessment still pending, observers are closely monitoring the situation as it develops.