Inside ‘Operation Midnight Hammer’: How US Struck Iran’s Nuclear Facilities? | World News
New Delhi: The United States carried out a major air strike called “Operation Midnight Hammer” at three Iranian nuclear facilities, including more than 125 aircraft and a complex deception operation. The mission was carried out only 25 minutes of sensitivity and rapidly, and US military assets were not damaged by Iranian air defense systems.
General Dan Caine, the Chief of General Staff, who appealed to the White House briefing, said that the operation aims to seriously reduce Iran’s nuclear weapon infrastructure. Authorized, “Last night, on the orders of the president, the US Central Command, under the command of General Erik Kurilla, three Iranian nuclear facilities against the intentional and delicate strike against the midnight hammer operation executed.” He said.
“This operation was designed to seriously reduce Iran’s nuclear weapon infrastructure. It was planned and carried out in multiple areas and in the theater, which reflects our ability to reflect the power globally with speed and sensitivity at any time and place.”
“Bombers, two Iranian nuclear facilities, Fordow and Natow and Tomahawk missiles Isfahan’da more than a dozen 30,000 pounds (about 13.608 kg) large ammunition penetrator bombs dropped.” He said.
The bombers hit Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan at 18.40 (meat) and hit the Iranian airspace at 7.05 (meat). Caine, they flew from a base in Missouri and said they have made the longest B-2 mission since September 11, 2001.
Seven Stealth B-2 bombardment planes, each of which are members of two crew members, participated in the operation. They flew from a base in Missouri and completed a 18 -hour flight with more than one in -flight fuel supply. The bombers, Tomahawk missiles in Isfahan were launched, while Fordow and Natanz’a more than a dozen 30,000 -pound of penetrator bombs dropped the gigantic army.
General Caine explained the execution of the task: “The main strike package, consisting of seven B2 Spirit Bombarding plane, each of which is two crew members, has quietly progressed with minimal communication.
An important aspect of the operation was a deception tactic in which some of the package progressed as a trap to the west and the Pacific. “As part of the plan to continue tactical surprise, a part of the package proceeded as a trap to the West and the Pacific, where only Washington and Tampa are a deception at very few planners and key leaders.” He said.
The operation exhibited the sensitivity and coordination capabilities of the US military. General Caine: “Once on the land, the B-2s connected with escort and aircraft, with a complex, strict-timed maneuver that requires precise synchronization on multiple platforms in a narrow airspace, this type of integration is exactly what our joint force is better than everyone else in the world.”
US President Donald Trump announced that Iran’s Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan nuclear facilities have been destroyed: “Iran’s key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely destroyed. Iran, the Middle East’s bully, should now make peace.” If peace does not come quickly, we will pursue other targets with sensitivity, speed and skill. Most of them can be removed in a few minutes. ”
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the strikes by saying, “A unlawful administration in Washington is only and completely responsible for the dangerous consequences and comprehensive effects of aggression.” He stressed that diplomacy is no longer sufficient and will take the necessary steps to defend Iran’s sovereignty and protect its people.
