Pentagon, June 22 (V7N) – The Chairman of the United States Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Kane, confirmed today that the U.S. military conducted a precision airstrike on an Iranian nuclear facility under a coordinated mission code-named "Operation Midnight Hammer."

Speaking at a press conference held at the Pentagon on Sunday, General Kane stated that a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber took off from U.S. soil at approximately 2:00 AM local time on Friday. After an 18-hour non-stop flight, the aircraft successfully struck its designated target within Iranian territory.

“The mission was executed with absolute precision and was aimed specifically at neutralizing critical components of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure,” said General Kane. “Multiple branches of the U.S. Armed Forces were involved in the operation, which was meticulously planned and jointly coordinated.”

According to Al Jazeera, which first reported on the strike, the operation involved advanced intelligence-sharing mechanisms and was designed to minimize collateral damage. The target has been confirmed by Pentagon sources as a high-value nuclear development site believed to be part of Iran’s uranium enrichment program.

International Reaction and Context

The strike comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, following months of diplomatic deadlock over Iran’s nuclear ambitions. While Iran has not yet officially responded to the strike, regional analysts anticipate strong condemnation and possible retaliatory measures.

The Biden administration has not issued a formal statement on the operation, but a senior defense official, speaking on condition of anonymity, emphasized that the strike was a “preemptive defensive measure” based on credible intelligence suggesting an imminent escalation in Iran’s nuclear activities.

The United Nations Security Council has called an emergency session to address the incident, and several global leaders, including those from the European Union, have urged restraint and a return to diplomatic dialogue.

About the B-2 Bomber

The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit, one of the most advanced aircraft in the U.S. Air Force, is capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear payloads. Its stealth capabilities allow it to penetrate dense anti-aircraft defenses, making it a preferred choice for strategic operations such as this.

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