US Strikes Iran: Texas Lawmaker Reacts to Operation Midnight Hammer

Operation Midnight Hammer Details

• 🚀 The U.S. carried out a flawless military strike against Iran, codenamed Operation Midnight Hammer, according to the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
• 🎯 U.S. bombers successfully hit three Iranian nuclear sites: Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan.
• 💣 This operation involved the largest B2 operational strike and second-longest B2 mission in U.S. history, utilizing 75 precision-guided bombs, including bunker buster bombs for the first time in combat.
• ✈️ Stealth B2 bombers flew for 18 hours, with multiple refuelings, before dropping the bunker buster bombs from high altitude, guided by satellite to penetrate up to 19 stories underground.

Political Reactions and Security Concerns

• 🗣️ Congressman Keith Self (R-TX) stated that while Iran has not retaliated conventionally, they may feel compelled to show some form of retaliation, warning against a large-scale response.
• ⚠️ U.S. cities are increasing patrols, especially at Jewish sites, due to potential demonstrations or riots by supporters of U.S. enemies in the Middle East.
• 🇺🇸 Congressman Self defended President Trump's actions, emphasizing that national security is the president's primary duty and advocating for defeating enemies rather than prolonged military engagement.

Opposition and Future Watchpoints

• 🏛️ Congressman Joaquin Castro (D-TX) expressed that U.S. participation in this conflict is not in the nation's interest and called for the President to seek authorization for the use of military force from Congress.
• 🔍 Congressman Self will be monitoring Iran's reaction, noting that regime survival is Iran's most important mission and may influence their response to the strikes.
• 📈 Satellite imagery indicates significant damage at the Fordo nuclear site, with the battle damage assessment ongoing.