US B-2 stealth bombers have returned to American soil after carrying out a long-range strike on Iran’s key nuclear facilities as part of "Operation Midnight Hammer.” The aircrafts landed near Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri. Seven B-2 bombers took off from the United States and flew an 18-hour mission to Iran, where they dropped 14 bunker-buster bombs on underground nuclear sites, including Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. The precision strike, kept secret until it was underway, was coordinated by U.S. Central Command and involved only a small circle of senior defense and administration officials. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Iran against following through with past threats of retaliation against the United States and said U.S. forces would defend themselves. "This mission was not and has not been about regime change," Hegseth told reporters at the Pentagon. With the damage visible from space after 30,000-pound U.S. bunker-buster bombs crashed into the mountain above Iran's Fordow nuclear site, experts and officials are closely watching how far the strikes might have set back Iran's nuclear ambitions. Read more: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/35470219/trump-us-nuclear-iran-israel-war/ The Sun brings you breaking news and in-depth analysis on the stories that matter most. From the ongoing war in Ukraine to conflicts in the Middle East and US and UK politics, we post updates as they happen. Expect the latest on major global events, pressing political debates, celebrity updates and exclusive royal family content, along with in-depth investigations and expert commentary. Get comprehensive coverage of Donald Trump's Presidency, Vladimir Putin's actions, and the unfolding drama of the British Royal Family. Subscribe now for daily updates and exclusive content from The Sun. https://www.youtube.com/c/thesun?sub_confirmation=1 Read The Sun: https://bit.ly/3Tay1OY Like The Sun on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesun/ Follow The Sun on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesun Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/The_Sun/1633225139 #trump #iran #israel

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