Key Facts
• June 22: U.S. Defense Secretary Hegses announced attacks on three Iranian nuclear facilities.
• Operation “Midnight Hammer” involved seven B-2 bombers and 14 GBU-57 bunker busters.
• Hegses emphasized the mission’s success, stating Iran’s nuclear program was destroyed.
• Iran’s parliament approved the closure of the Hormuz Strait as a retaliatory measure.
• Hormuz Strait closure could impact 20% of global oil supply, raising economic concerns.
• U.S. Homeland Security warned of potential domestic terror threats following Iran’s response.
• UN Secretary-General Guterres criticized the U.S. attack for escalating regional instability.
• IAEA Director Grossi expressed readiness to inspect damaged Iranian nuclear sites.
• Final decision on the Hormuz Strait closure depends on Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and Supreme Leader Khamenei.
Summary
On June 22, U.S. Defense Secretary Hegses announced the successful destruction of three Iranian nuclear facilities during Operation “Midnight Hammer,” which utilized advanced B-2 bombers and GBU-57 bunker busters. While Hegses clarified the operation did not aim for regime change, Iran’s parliament approved the closure of the Hormuz Strait in retaliation. This strategic waterway, responsible for 20% of global oil supply, could significantly impact global markets if closed. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security warned of potential domestic terror threats, while UN Secretary-General Guterres criticized the attack for increasing regional instability. The IAEA expressed readiness to inspect the affected sites. The final decision on the Hormuz Strait closure rests with Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and Supreme Leader Khamenei.
