{"id":7008,"date":"2025-06-22T15:19:02","date_gmt":"2025-06-22T15:19:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/negatius.biz\/?p=7008"},"modified":"2025-06-22T15:19:02","modified_gmt":"2025-06-22T15:19:02","slug":"hegseth-joint-chiefs-chairman-reveal-details-of-iran-strike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/negatius.biz\/?p=7008","title":{"rendered":"Hegseth, Joint Chiefs Chairman Reveal Details Of Iran Strike"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"979\">In a detailed Sunday morning briefing, Secretary of Defense <strong data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"187\">Pete Hegseth<\/strong> and Joint Chiefs Chairman <strong data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"232\">Gen. Dan Caine<\/strong> outlined the scope and execution of <strong data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"301\">\u201cOperation Midnight Hammer,\u201d<\/strong> a large-scale U.S. military strike targeting Iran\u2019s key nuclear facilities at <strong data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"411\">Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan<\/strong>. Utilizing <strong data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"446\">B-2 stealth bombers<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"479\">Tomahawk cruise missiles<\/strong> launched from submarines, the mission involved over <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 <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 data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1829\">Gen. Caine emphasized the tactical sophistication and secrecy of the mission, which began <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 <strong data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1436\">President Trump<\/strong>, are now pressing for <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 <strong data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1674\">Israeli attacks<\/strong> on 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 Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. 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