White House Claims on Iran’s Nuclear Facility Attack
The White House is asserting that last month’s operation, dubbed Midnight Hammer, has effectively “eliminated” Iran’s nuclear capabilities. However, recent reports from the New York Times indicate that Israeli officials believe some enriched uranium remains intact despite the strike.
According to the Times, a part of the underground facility housing enriched uranium survived the U.S. airstrike conducted by a B-2 stealth bomber on June 21, 2025. In response to inquiries about this report, White House deputy reporter Anna Kelly stated, “As President Trump has said many times, the Midnight Hammer has completely wiped out Iran’s nuclear facilities. The whole world is safer thanks to his decisive leadership.”
The administration’s stance aligns with Trump’s claims from the night of the attack, asserting that Iran’s nuclear installations have “completely disappeared.”
Details of Operation Midnight Hammer
Operation Midnight Hammer commenced at 12:01 AM on June 21, as the stealth bomber took off from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri. Some aircraft acted as decoys, flying west over the Pacific Ocean.
The operation required multiple in-air refuelings and support from strike groups and headquarters collaboration. Later in the day, U.S. submarines fired over 20 Tomahawk missiles at critical surface infrastructure targets while the main strike group entered Iranian airspace.
Completion of the Mission
As the B-2 Strike Group approached key sites like Fordow and Natanz, additional tactics were utilized to mislead the Iranian military. They dropped 14 large bunker-buster munitions at Fordow and Natanz, with the missile strikes ultimately hitting Isfahan.
Post-mission, Trump highlighted the success, declaring, “Iran’s nuclear enrichment facility has been completely wiped out.” He warned that Iran, labeled a “bully in the Middle East,” must seek peace to avoid even larger future attacks.
Responses to Media Coverage
In a related note, Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegses have voiced their displeasure with media coverage questioning the effectiveness of the U.S. actions against Iran’s nuclear program. Hegses criticized outlets like CNN and the New York Times for allegedly attempting to spin the narrative to undermine Trump.
“The skills and courage needed to operate in enemy territory for 36 hours to thwart nuclear programs is extraordinary,” Hegses remarked. He accused the media of caring more about political agendas than military perspectives, suggesting they selectively share information that suits their narrative.
