U.S. Air Force B-2 bombers have struck multiple nuclear sites in Iran. President Donald Trump confirmed the attacks earlier this evening on his social media, called Operation Midnight Hammer.
It’s the longest B-2 strike mission flown since 2001.
The news comes after days of anxious anticipation of his decision; to take-out Iran’s underground nuclear sites, or avoid getting directly involved and let Israel continue doing the work.
President takes to social media to confirm strikes
“We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan,” Trump wrote on social media.
“All planes are now outside of Iran airspace. A full payload of BOMBS was dropped on the primary site, Fordow,” wrote Trump.
“All planes are safely on their way home. Congratulations to our great American warriors. There is not another military in the world that could have done this. NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE!” added the president.
B-2 used massive 30,000 pound bunker-buster bombs
The stealth bombers used 30,000 pound GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) ground-penetrating bombs, to destroy the underground Iranian sites. It’s the first time the MOP has ever been used in combat.
Israel already softened up the airspace over the past week, overwhelming the Iranian Air Force quickly. Many old American F-14 Tomcats, given to Iran long ago by the United States, were obliterated by Israeli attacks as they sat parked.
It’s unclear right now what-all assets were involved. One thing however is clear, the United States is again involved in a Middle-East war. To what extent, time will tell.
