The United States defense department announced the success of Operation Midnight Hammer, which aimed to dismantle Iran's nuclear capabilities through targeted strikes on key facilities like Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz.
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In a significant escalation, the US has launched airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear sites, including Fordo, Isfahan, and Natanz, using powerful bunker-buster bombs. Iran has warned of a decisive response, raising concerns about regional security. Key US military installations like Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar and the US Navy's Fifth Fleet in Bahrain are potential targets for Iranian retaliation.