Photo of B2 Bomber flying for an attack on Iran.
Washington: The US launched the largest air attack on Iran’s nuclear bases so far. The mission, named Operation Midnight Hammer, was attended by 7 B-2 Spirit Bombers. These stealth aircraft flew from the Whiteman Air Force Base of Missuri at 12:01 pm on June 21 and returned the next day after a 37 -hour flight. It was the second longest mission of B-2 after 2001. The bombers destroyed the nuclear bases of Iran, carrying out their mission well. Now the US has released a video of B-2 bombers flying before the attack on Iran.
What is in the video released by the US?
The US released a video of Mission Midnight Hammer, showing B-2 aircraft flying and returning from the Whiteman base. The video of the aircraft flying on a dark night is quite thrilling. Explain that this mission was not only technically complicated, but it was done in a very secret and accurate manner. The attack may further increase the tension between the US and Iran, although Donald Trump has announced a ‘ceasefire’ at the moment. What will be the effect on regional stability, it will be clear in the coming days.
How was the attack on Iran’s attack?
These aircraft used GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) bombs, which are 30,000 pound bombs and can go under the ground up to 200 feet. These bombs have been designed to destroy atomic bases such as Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan of Iran. Seven B-2 aircraft dropped 14 MOP bombs in the mission. The attack took place on June 21 at US time between 6:40 pm to 7:05 pm (2:10 am in Iran). The purpose of this operation was to weaken Iran’s nuclear program. Bombs on bases like Fordo caused deep damage, as their fuses were designed to explode delayed, causing maximum destruction.
More than 24 Tomahawk missiles also fired
B-2 aircraft flew with air fuel tankers and entered the airspace of Iran in collaboration with the Central Command (centcom). Prior to the attack, an American submarine fired more than 2 dozen Tomahawk missiles, which were to target the hideouts on the surface of Iran. Along with this, fourth and fifth -generation fighter aircraft flew fast to prevent enemy fighter jets and missile threats. The US also used cleverness like decoy (fake attack) to distract Iran’s attention.
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