{"id":7495,"date":"2025-06-23T12:21:12","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T12:21:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailynewsintime.net\/?p=7495"},"modified":"2025-06-23T12:21:12","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T12:21:12","slug":"hegseth-joint-chiefs-chairman-reveal-details-of-iran-strike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailynewsintime.net\/index.php\/2025\/06\/23\/hegseth-joint-chiefs-chairman-reveal-details-of-iran-strike\/","title":{"rendered":"Hegseth, Joint Chiefs Chairman Reveal Details Of Iran Strike"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In a detailed Sunday morning briefing, Secretary of Defense\u00a0<strong data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"187\">Pete Hegseth<\/strong>\u00a0and Joint Chiefs Chairman\u00a0<strong data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"232\">Gen. Dan Caine<\/strong>\u00a0outlined the scope and execution of\u00a0<strong data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"301\">\u201cOperation Midnight Hammer,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0a large-scale U.S. military strike targeting Iran\u2019s key nuclear facilities at\u00a0<strong data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"411\">Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan<\/strong>. Utilizing\u00a0<strong data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"446\">B-2 stealth bombers<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"479\">Tomahawk cruise missiles<\/strong>\u00a0launched from submarines, the mission involved over\u00a0<strong data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"553\">125 U.S. aircraft<\/strong>. Some B-2s flew west as a decoy while others flew east to deliver 16\u00a0<strong data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"662\">GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators<\/strong>, also known as \u201cbunker busters,\u201d designed to destroy fortified underground nuclear infrastructure. Deception and suppression tactics were used to neutralize surface-to-air missile threats and ensure bomber safety. Officials stated the operation deliberately avoided targeting Iranian military personnel or civilians.<\/p>\n<p>Gen. Caine emphasized the tactical sophistication and secrecy of the mission, which began\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1113\">Friday at midnight and lasted 18 hours<\/strong>, with bombers flying under minimal communication to maintain surprise. Cruise missiles struck Isfahan, while the main strike package, consisting of seven B-2s, devastated Fordow and Natanz. Notably, Iran did not fire on retreating U.S. aircraft. Despite the aggressive action, U.S. officials, including\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1436\">President Trump<\/strong>, are now pressing for\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1484\">diplomatic engagement<\/strong>, with public and private communications being sent to Iranian leaders urging negotiations. The strikes followed a breakdown in talks and rising tensions, including prior\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1674\">Israeli attacks<\/strong>\u00a0on Iranian facilities. Trump\u2019s team insists the door to peace remains open and Iran has a clear understanding of what is required for diplomacy to resume.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a detailed Sunday morning briefing, Secretary of Defense\u00a0Pete Hegseth\u00a0and Joint Chiefs Chairman\u00a0Gen. Dan Caine\u00a0outlined the scope and execution of\u00a0\u201cOperation Midnight Hammer,\u201d\u00a0a large-scale U.S. military strike targeting Iran\u2019s key nuclear facilities at\u00a0Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. Utilizing\u00a0B-2 stealth bombers\u00a0and\u00a0Tomahawk cruise missiles\u00a0launched from submarines, the mission involved over\u00a0125 U.S. aircraft. 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