Key Facts
• June 22: U.S. Defense Secretary Hegses announced attacks on three Iranian nuclear facilities.
• Operation ‘Midnight Hammer’ involved 7 B-2 bombers and 14 GBU-57 bunker busters.
• Hegses emphasized the operation’s success, stating Iran’s nuclear program was dismantled.
• Iran’s parliament approved the closure of the Hormuz Strait as a countermeasure.
• Hormuz Strait closure could impact 20% of global oil supply, raising economic concerns.
• U.S. Homeland Security warned of potential domestic extremist violence in response.
• UN Secretary-General Guterres criticized the U.S. attack, citing regional instability risks.
• IAEA Director Grossi expressed readiness to inspect damaged Iranian nuclear sites.
• Global oil prices and markets are expected to react significantly in the coming days.
Summary
On June 22, U.S. Defense Secretary Hegses announced a successful operation targeting three Iranian nuclear facilities, utilizing advanced weaponry like GBU-57 bunker busters. The operation, named ‘Midnight Hammer,’ aimed to dismantle Iran’s nuclear program without pursuing regime change. In retaliation, Iran’s parliament approved the closure of the Hormuz Strait, a critical passage for 20% of global oil supply, sparking fears of economic repercussions. The U.S. Homeland Security Department warned of potential extremist violence domestically. Meanwhile, the UN and IAEA called for stability and inspections, respectively. The situation has raised global concerns over oil prices and market stability.
