Key Facts
• June 22: U.S. launched strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities.
• Operation ‘Midnight Hammer’ began at 1:00 AM on June 21.
• B2 bombers and bunker-buster bombs targeted Fordow and Isfahan facilities.
• Satellite images showed six craters at Fordow and widespread damage at Isfahan.
• June 24: Trump posted a song celebrating the strikes on social media.
• June 25: Trump announced a historic ceasefire between Israel and Iran.
• Iran’s retaliatory strike was pre-notified to the U.S. and followed by a ceasefire.
• Trump compared the operation to Hiroshima and Nagasaki, sparking controversy.
• Experts suggest the strikes delayed Iran’s nuclear program by months, not years.
• Reports claim Iran moved enriched uranium before the attack; U.S. denies knowledge.
• Iran suspended cooperation with the IAEA, maintaining its nuclear rights.
• Israeli PM Netanyahu praised Trump, while Iran’s Supreme Leader celebrated a ‘victory.’
Summary
The U.S. launched ‘Operation Midnight Hammer’ on June 21, targeting three Iranian nuclear facilities with B2 bombers and advanced munitions. The strikes, which caused significant damage but failed to fully destroy underground facilities, were followed by a historic ceasefire between Israel and Iran on June 25. President Trump celebrated the operation, controversially likening it to Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Experts believe the strikes only delayed Iran’s nuclear program by a few months. Reports of uranium relocation before the attack remain disputed. Iran has since suspended cooperation with the IAEA, maintaining its nuclear development stance. The ceasefire, while significant, leaves unresolved tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
