US Strikes on Iran's Nuclear Facilities: A Comprehensive Analysis
The US launched a coordinated air strike against three key Iranian nuclear facilities, resulting in significant damage and disruption to Tehran's uranium enrichment capabilities.
The United States launched a precision air strike operation, dubbed 'Operation Midnight,' targeting three critical Iranian nuclear facilities on Saturday.
The operation aimed to cripple Iran's uranium enrichment capacity and support Israel in its ongoing conflict with Iran, which began on June 13.
According to Asharq News, the strikes included 14 bunker-buster bombs, over two dozen Tomahawk missiles, and more than 125 military aircraft.
The targeted facilities were Fordo, Natanz, and the Isfahan nuclear complex.
These sites spanned the entire fuel-enrichment chain, from raw uranium conversion to enrichment and production of fuel and technical components for research reactors.
The operation demonstrated the advanced capabilities of the B-2 Spirit bomber, a multi-role bomber capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear munitions.
The B-2 can travel over 11,000 km without refueling, making it an effective tool for global strikes.
US President Donald Trump announced that Iran's uranium-enrichment abilities had been eliminated.
However, Tehran dismissed the damage as 'limited' and denied any radiation leaks.
The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran stated there was no risk of a radiation leak at the affected sites.
Despite the damage, Iran emphasized that its nuclear industry would not be halted.
The strikes were deemed an overwhelming success by US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Conversely, Asharq News reported that Iran evacuated the nuclear sites before the attacks and stated that the damage was not irreparable.
The full extent of the impact on Iran's nuclear program remains uncertain.
The operation aimed to cripple Iran's uranium enrichment capacity and support Israel in its ongoing conflict with Iran, which began on June 13.
According to Asharq News, the strikes included 14 bunker-buster bombs, over two dozen Tomahawk missiles, and more than 125 military aircraft.
The targeted facilities were Fordo, Natanz, and the Isfahan nuclear complex.
These sites spanned the entire fuel-enrichment chain, from raw uranium conversion to enrichment and production of fuel and technical components for research reactors.
The operation demonstrated the advanced capabilities of the B-2 Spirit bomber, a multi-role bomber capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear munitions.
The B-2 can travel over 11,000 km without refueling, making it an effective tool for global strikes.
US President Donald Trump announced that Iran's uranium-enrichment abilities had been eliminated.
However, Tehran dismissed the damage as 'limited' and denied any radiation leaks.
The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran stated there was no risk of a radiation leak at the affected sites.
Despite the damage, Iran emphasized that its nuclear industry would not be halted.
The strikes were deemed an overwhelming success by US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Conversely, Asharq News reported that Iran evacuated the nuclear sites before the attacks and stated that the damage was not irreparable.
The full extent of the impact on Iran's nuclear program remains uncertain.
