In June 2025, the US military executed 'Operation Midnight Hammer,' a strike on Iran's Fordo nuclear site, culminating years of meticulous planning and weapon development. The mission, authorized by President Trump, involved B-2 crews deploying GBU-57 bunker-busters to target the facility's vent shafts. While the US asserts 'total obliteration,' Iran disputes the impact, though the IAEA confirmed extensive damage.
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Amidst a week of intense exchanges between Iran and Israel, with the US acting as both aggressor and mediator, a fragile equilibrium has emerged. While missiles flew and bases were targeted, all parties are claiming victory, signaling a desire to de-escalate and avoid further conflict. Despite the heavy costs and ongoing tensions, a path towards diplomacy is cautiously being explored.
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