How did the US Strike Iran’s nuclear sites with 7 B-2s and 125 Aircraft?
The US launched a 37-hour operation using seven B-2 bombers and 125 aircraft to destroy Iran’s nuclear sites with advanced bunker-buster bombs.
The United States launched a large-scale and highly coordinated airstrike against Iranian nuclear facilities early yesterday morning. The operation, codenamed “Midnight Hammer,” lasted 37 hours and involved more than 125 aircraft, including seven B-2 stealth bombers that took off from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri.
According to Fox News, the strike began Friday evening, when U.S. bombers flew toward the Middle East. They appeared to head west before diverting seven bombers toward Iranian targets. The Pentagon later displayed a detailed briefing of the flight paths and timing of the attack.
A total of 14 GBU-57 bunker-buster bombs were deployed—12 on underground facilities at Fordo and two at Natanz. Each of these 13.6-ton bombs was specifically designed to penetrate deep into fortified structures, making this their first practical use in combat.
Additionally, the U.S. Navy fired 30 Tomahawk cruise missiles from submarines toward nuclear sites at Natanz and Isfahan. Fighter jets provided cover and suppressed Iranian air defenses.
The B-2 bombers flew at high altitude and speeds designed to evade radar detection, according to General Dan Caine, U.S. Chief of Staff. Remarkably, the operation was completed without a single shot fired against American aircraft as they safely exited Iranian airspace.
President Donald Trump praised the operation as a “decisive success,” stating that “Iran’s key nuclear assets have been completely destroyed.” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also called the strike “a historic moment” for regional security.
Meanwhile, global reactions have been mixed. Some Western allies supported the action, viewing it as a necessary move to prevent further Iranian nuclear capability.
However, humanitarian and diplomatic organizations have raised serious concerns about the implications of a wider war. Analysts at the International Crisis Group and UN agencies warn that a military response could destabilize the region further.
In the face of these strikes, Iran has yet to issue an official counteraction, although officials insist they will respond at a time of their choosing. Diplomatic channels remain tense, and observers stress the need for de-escalation and a return to dialogue to avoid a protracted conflict.
This operation underscores the increasing volatility of the Middle East and the high stakes involved in any potential military action against Iran. Regional powers must balance their strategic decisions carefully, ensuring that the focus returns to diplomatic and peaceful solutions to prevent further humanitarian and security crises.
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