U.S. Launches Major Airstrike on Iran’s Nuclear Sites
Reports suggest the bombers were supported by Boeing KC-46 Pegasus refueling aircraft during mid-air operations over the Pacific.
The U.S. launches Operation Midnight Hammer, striking Iranian nuclear sites with B-2 bombers and Tomahawk missiles in a major military escalation. Photo/SSBCrack News.
By Sysvoline Achieng
The United States has launched a direct airstrike on Iran’s key nuclear facilities, targeting underground sites at Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan.
The precision strike, reportedly carried out by six B-2 Spirit stealth bombers from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, is said to have caused significant damage to Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the operation early Saturday via social media, hailing it as a “very successful attack” and praising American forces. “All planes are safely on their way home,” Trump stated. “There is not another military in the world that could have done this. NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE!”
The B-2 Spirit, among the most advanced aircraft in the U.S. military, was central to the mission. Capable of carrying up to 40,000 pounds of ordnance, including bunker-buster bombs, the aircraft’s stealth technology allowed it to bypass Iranian radar and air defense systems. Reports suggest the bombers were supported by Boeing KC-46 Pegasus refueling aircraft during mid-air operations over the Pacific.
Each B-2 sortie costs around $2.1 billion, highlighting the financial weight of the mission. The aircraft’s deployment from Guam prior to the strike had signaled a heightened U.S. readiness amid the intensifying Iran-Israel standoff.
While Iran has yet to issue an official response, global powers are on high alert for possible retaliation. Analysts warn the move could inflame regional instability, though Trump’s post suggests the U.S. may now seek diplomatic off-ramps.
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