Let's also not lose sight of the fact that those russian sams, the s-300PMU-2, the bavar-373, the talash, sayyad all purported long range missile systems were worth didly squat facing our B-2s, their GBU-57s (12), and the tomahawks (at least 30) were all not affected nor even "seen" by the irani defenses. So the USAF as well as the Navy systems work. They get/got through without issue.
U.S. Strikes three Iranian Nuclear Sites
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Israel wiped out the majority of those systems before we entered the foray.
Iran’s air defense failure sends shockwaves to Russia
Israel’s high-tempo aerial campaign against Iran is triggering concern among Russian defense analysts and military circles, as parallels emerge between the exposed vulnerabilities of Tehran’s air defense systems and Moscow’s own troubled record in Ukraine. Following Israeli strikes that...
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B-2 Strikes On Iran: What We Know About Operation Midnight Hammer (Updated)
The mission that has been in contingency planning and rehearsal for many years included assets from below the waves to space.
B-2 Strikes On Iran: What We Know About Operation Midnight Hammer (Updated)
125 aircraft, including B-2s with huge bunker busters, and a submarine firing Tomahawk cruise missiles, took part in the historic mission.
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As a comparison to the above image, Fordow is seen before the airstrikes, on June 20, 2025.
A close-up view of holes and craters on the ridge at Fordow after the airstrikes, on June 22, 2025
The first image of Fordow has now been released, a set of munition entry holes are visible just above the suspected underground facility while signs of land subsidence is seen, possibly as the area of interest caved inwards as result of the strike
The Open Source Centre created a topographical and 3D model of the facility, layering imagery from 22 June 2025. Using this, we can see where the strikes hit the Fordow facility, likely targeting the cascade hall buried underneath the GBU-57A/B MOP entry points.
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Israeli Air Force destroys more Iranian fighter jets
The Israeli military said Sunday its air force successfully struck multiple Iranian fighter jets at Dezful Airbase in western Iran, including two F-5s and three F-14 Tomcats — aircraft that date back to Iran’s pre-1979 arsenal. The strikes come amid heightened regional tensions and continued...
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Pentagon reveals details of strike on Iran
The United States has revealed details of a covert military operation targeting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. Dubbed “Operation Midnight Hammer,” the strike was carried out by B-2 stealth bombers and marked the first combat use of the massive GBU-57 bunker buster bombs. According to General Dan...
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“At Midnight Friday into Saturday morning, a large B-2 strike package comprised of bombers launched from the continental United States. As part of a plan to maintain tactical surprise, part of the package proceeded to the west and into the Pacific as a decoy, a deception effort known only to an extremely small number of planners and key leaders here in Washington and in Tampa.
The main strike package, comprised of seven B-2 Spirit stealth bombers, each with two crew members, proceeded quietly to the east with minimal communication. Throughout the 18-hour flight into the target area, the aircraft completed multiple inflight refuelings.”
“Once over land, the B-2s linked up with escort and support aircraft in a complex, tightly timed maneuver requiring exact synchronization across multiple platforms in a narrow piece of airspace, all done with minimal communications,” continued Caine. “This type of integration is exactly what our Joint Force does better than anyone else in the world.”
As mentioned in our previous reports, dozens of U.S. aircraft were moved to the Middle East in preparation for the operation. Among them were 10 F-22 Raptors, 12 F-35 Lightning IIs and 12 F-16 Fighting Falcons deployed a few days ago, as well F-15E Strike Eagles and additional F-16s which were already in theater. The Carrier Air Wing of the USS Carl Vinson might also have taken part in the operation.
Caine stated later on in his statement that “more than 125 U.S. aircraft participated in this mission, including B-2 stealth bombers, multiple flights of 4th and 5th generation fighters, dozens and dozens of air refueling tankers, a guided missile submarine and a full array of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance aircraft, as well as hundreds of maintenance and operational professionals.”
As common in such operations, fighter escorts and SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses) assets went ahead to clear the path for the bombers. While not explicitly stated, the mention of the decoys might imply that ADM-160 Miniature Air Launched Decoys (MALD) were employed as another safety measure.
“As the strike package approached Fordow and Natanz, the U.S. protection package employed high-speed suppression weapons to ensure safe passage of the strike package with fighter assets employing preemptive suppressing fires against any potential Iranian surface-to-air threats,” said Caine. “We are currently unaware of any shots fired at the U.S. strike package on the way in.”
The mention of “preemptive suppressing fires” suggests that DEAD (Destruction of Enemy Air Defenses) missions were also conducted against known surface-to-air targets along the route.
“In total, U.S. forces employed approximatively 75 precision guided weapons during this operation,” said the General. “This included, as the President stated last night, 14 30,000-pound GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators, marking the first ever operational use of this weapon.”
Operation Midnight Hammer: How U.S. B-2 Bombers Struck Iran Undetected
More than 125 aircraft, including 7 B-2 stealth bombers, snuck into Iran while other B-2s were sent to Guam as decoys. Details continue to emerge after
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On the way to target inside Iran
Here is how the Joint Staff Gen. Dan Caine described the events:“At Midnight Friday into Saturday morning, a large B-2 strike package comprised of bombers launched from the continental United States. As part of a plan to maintain tactical surprise, part of the package proceeded to the west and into the Pacific as a decoy, a deception effort known only to an extremely small number of planners and key leaders here in Washington and in Tampa.
The main strike package, comprised of seven B-2 Spirit stealth bombers, each with two crew members, proceeded quietly to the east with minimal communication. Throughout the 18-hour flight into the target area, the aircraft completed multiple inflight refuelings.”
“Once over land, the B-2s linked up with escort and support aircraft in a complex, tightly timed maneuver requiring exact synchronization across multiple platforms in a narrow piece of airspace, all done with minimal communications,” continued Caine. “This type of integration is exactly what our Joint Force does better than anyone else in the world.”
As mentioned in our previous reports, dozens of U.S. aircraft were moved to the Middle East in preparation for the operation. Among them were 10 F-22 Raptors, 12 F-35 Lightning IIs and 12 F-16 Fighting Falcons deployed a few days ago, as well F-15E Strike Eagles and additional F-16s which were already in theater. The Carrier Air Wing of the USS Carl Vinson might also have taken part in the operation.
Caine stated later on in his statement that “more than 125 U.S. aircraft participated in this mission, including B-2 stealth bombers, multiple flights of 4th and 5th generation fighters, dozens and dozens of air refueling tankers, a guided missile submarine and a full array of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance aircraft, as well as hundreds of maintenance and operational professionals.”
Once the entire strike package was assembled and “fenced in,” the green light arrived to begin the action.
“At approximatively 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time last night, and just prior to the strike package entering Iran, a U.S. submarine in the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility launched more than two dozen Tomahawk land attack cruise missiles against key surface infrastructure targets at Esfahan,” Caine explained.” As the Operation Midnight Hammer strike package entered Iranian air space, the U.S. employed several deception tactics, including decoys, as the 4th and 5th generation aircraft pushed out in front of the strike package at high altitude and high speed, sweeping in front of the package for enemy fighters and surface-to-air missile threats.”As common in such operations, fighter escorts and SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses) assets went ahead to clear the path for the bombers. While not explicitly stated, the mention of the decoys might imply that ADM-160 Miniature Air Launched Decoys (MALD) were employed as another safety measure.
“As the strike package approached Fordow and Natanz, the U.S. protection package employed high-speed suppression weapons to ensure safe passage of the strike package with fighter assets employing preemptive suppressing fires against any potential Iranian surface-to-air threats,” said Caine. “We are currently unaware of any shots fired at the U.S. strike package on the way in.”
The mention of “preemptive suppressing fires” suggests that DEAD (Destruction of Enemy Air Defenses) missions were also conducted against known surface-to-air targets along the route.
“In total, U.S. forces employed approximatively 75 precision guided weapons during this operation,” said the General. “This included, as the President stated last night, 14 30,000-pound GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators, marking the first ever operational use of this weapon.”
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Certified Silly Goose
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Gotta keep up with fashion Sir! This or the "one eye" burqua are the latest trend!
KillerFord1977
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Russia says they can give Iran nukes.
Cool.
Guess we can give nukes to Poland, ukraine, and other countries around Russia
Cool.
Guess we can give nukes to Poland, ukraine, and other countries around Russia
Bassbob
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There's the reason we know Medvedev is full of shite.
Russia ain't about to do anything that might edge Trump into going all in in Ukraine.
Talyn
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Medvedev is dangerously mentally ill.
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powerboatr
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they should have followed up right after with MOABSB-2 Strikes On Iran: What We Know About Operation Midnight Hammer (Updated)
The mission that has been in contingency planning and rehearsal for many years included assets from below the waves to space.
B-2 Strikes On Iran: What We Know About Operation Midnight Hammer (Updated)
125 aircraft, including B-2s with huge bunker busters, and a submarine firing Tomahawk cruise missiles, took part in the historic mission.
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As a comparison to the above image, Fordow is seen before the airstrikes, on June 20, 2025.
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A close-up view of holes and craters on the ridge at Fordow after the airstrikes, on June 22, 2025
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The first image of Fordow has now been released, a set of munition entry holes are visible just above the suspected underground facility while signs of land subsidence is seen, possibly as the area of interest caved inwards as result of the strike
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The Open Source Centre created a topographical and 3D model of the facility, layering imagery from 22 June 2025. Using this, we can see where the strikes hit the Fordow facility, likely targeting the cascade hall buried underneath the GBU-57A/B MOP entry points.
those gapping holes would have all the air sucked out then replaced by hot hot hot hot hot air at super sonic speeds
That's a tough one. Iran can't have nukes, but we really can't afford any more long middle east wars. I wish Israel could have gotten that done on their own. I worry this will spread to something much worse. That's not a region known for giving up a grudge, but definitely one who will pull some suicidal nonsense to kill a lot of people to make a point.
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The second GBU-57 (in each hole) delivered the hot hot hot hot air at super sonic speeds after the first opened the door.
I think the pics showed the areas surrounding the "holes' indicated things got real hot.
Battle damage reports should tell the whole story.
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Hopefully there is some radiation in those mtns that prevents it from being used again.. forever
Talyn
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How about just the link to the patch vs. the back-handed troll slap with the pic on a legit news thread?
All I see is a successful businessman, two vets & a former Senator who authorized a successful mil operation.
This legit link went MIA in a previous post.
Operation Midnight Hammer
3.5" diameter Added 6/22Estimated Ship: 7/24Production Time 4-6 Weeks
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I was given notice it was removed because it was “political” which was really a stretch!This legit link went MIA in a previous post.
Operation Midnight Hammer
3.5" diameter Added 6/22Estimated Ship: 7/24Production Time 4-6 Weeks
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The Iranian response is only going to escalate the war with Iran that Trump started. It will also probably cause the price of fuel to increase which will increase the price of most other goods. Hopefully it doesn't escalate into WWIII. I live less than one mile from what would be considered a high priority target. In a nuclear war I will probably be ashes.