Operation Midnight Hammer: Unpacking the US Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Site In a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Middle East, the United States launched a coordinated bombing campaign on June 21, 2025, targeting three of Iran’s most critical nuclear facilities—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. The operation, dubbed "Operation Midnight Hammer" , marks one of the most significant military actions in the region in recent years and has reignited global debate over nuclear proliferation, regional stability, and the limits of military power. The Strike: Precision and Power According to the Pentagon, the mission involved seven B-2 Spirit bombers flying from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri, supported by decoy aircraft and Tomahawk cruise missiles launched from a U.S. submarine. The primary targets were Iran’s underground enrichment facilities, which were struck with GBU-57 "bunker buster" bombs , designed to penetrate fortified structures. The strikes reportedly c...