US Strikes Iran's Nuclear Sites: "Midnight Hammer" Operation Detailed
KTLA 5June 22, 20253 min2,599 views
15 connectionsΒ·24 entities in this videoβ"Midnight Hammer" Operation
- π― The Trump administration conducted a targeted mission, codenamed "Midnight Hammer," against three nuclear sites in Iran.
- βοΈ The operation involved 125 aircraft, including 7 B-2 stealth bombers, which flew undetected from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri.
- π₯ The goal was to destroy Iran's deeply buried nuclear enrichment facilities, which were described as completely and totally obliterated.
Political and International Reactions
- π£οΈ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called the mission an "overwhelming success" and stated the U.S. does not seek war with Iran.
- ποΈ House Speaker Mike Johnson supported President Trump's decision, citing insufficient time for Congressional approval.
- βοΈ House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries deemed the operation unconstitutional for failing to secure Congressional approval.
- π The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting, with the Secretary-General calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East.
Iran's Response and Future Tensions
- π Iran described the attacks as an "outrageous and unprecedented" violation of international law and the UN Charter.
- β οΈ Retaliation from Iran is considered a possibility, with warnings issued by the United States.
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