As the U.S. deployed decoy B-2 bombers west over the Pacific, military officials quietly sent a “strike package” east over the Atlantic to hit three nuclear facilities in Iran: Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. In one night, the U.S. used three-quarters of its stockpile of GBU-57 “bunker buster” bombs in what President Trump called a “spectacular military success.” WSJ’s Shelby Holliday breaks down the Pentagon’s misdirection, equipment and weapons used in Operation Midnight Hammer. Chapters: 0:00 U.S. strikes on ...

Let's go now to some breaking news with Megan Dell. Brian, a few more details now as all of these things play out in real time here. What we have now is a statement by Iran's armed forces following those explosions that a witness told us they heard over Doha. Iran's armed forces now saying they have launched a powerful and destructive missile strike on the US aloud air base in Qatar. So confirming that the Iranians did target that air base in Qatar separately in a statement by the secretariat of Iran's Supr ...

Let's get uh some more reaction from Washington this morning. Emily Wilkins joins us for that. Emily, hey Becky.Leah, DC is waiting to see what Iran does next. But for now, Republicans on Capitol Hill are widely supporting Trump and the attack with top Republican leaders backing the strikes. But we're going to get a better sense this week of where lawmakers stand when senators are going to vote.They're going to be on the record on whether Trump needs to get approval from Congress if he wants to continue to ...

Geopolitical Risks & Market Impact - U S airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites have heightened geopolitical risks, leading to concerns about potential Iranian retaliation and supply disruptions in the Middle East [1][2][5][16] - Oil prices initially spiked nearly 6%, but gains were later pared down to 1 4%, with Brent crude trading at $78 per barrel, reflecting market uncertainty regarding Iran's response [4][16] - The market is focused on whether Iran will disrupt shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for approximately 1/5 of the world's crude oil output [1][17] - Risk-off sentiment is observed across equity markets, with European futures down by 0 5% and similar trends in Asia, while the U S dollar gains amid concerns about escalation [2][57] - Gold prices are slightly weaker, down 0 2%, despite its traditional safe-haven status, indicating the primary focus remains on oil price volatility and potential retaliation [5][58] Potential Iranian Responses - Iran reserves the right to protect its people and sovereignty, with the possibility of a targeted response, such as striking U S military sites within the GCC [9][11] - Disrupting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz is another option, but it could be self-destructive for Iran's oil exports [12] - Iran may consider leaving the Non-Proliferation Treaty to signal its resolve to develop nuclear weapons [12] U S Objectives & International Reactions - The U S claims the strikes significantly set back Iran's uranium enrichment capabilities, but independent analysis is pending [6] - The U S asserts the mission was a precise attack on nuclear sites, not an attack on the Iranian people or a regime change move [6][31] - European leaders are calling for de-escalation and diplomacy, emphasizing that Iran should never be permitted to acquire nuclear weapons [50][51] - There are concerns among the international community about whether the U S airstrikes constitute a preemptive or preventative strike under international law [52][53] Long-Term Implications & Analysis - The location of 400 kilograms of highly enriched uranium in Iran is unknown, raising concerns about the effectiveness of military action alone in eliminating the nuclear threat [15][37] - The debate continues regarding the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), with some arguing it capped Iran's nuclear ambitions, while others criticize its expiration date and failure to address ballistic missiles and terrorism [41][42] - Some analysts suggest the U S should support regime change in Iran, but emphasize it must come from the Iranian people, not external intervention [44][45][46]

CNBC's Morgan Brennan reports on the latest developments in the Israel-Iran conflict following Washington’s surprise attack against Iranian nuclear sites. ...

A short time ago, the U.S. military carried out massive precision strikes on the three key nuclear facilities in the Iranian regime, Fordo, Natanz and Esfahan. As President Trump has stated, the United States does not seek war. But let me be clear.We will act swiftly and decisively when our people, our partners or our interests are threatened. ...

द इस्लामिक रिपब्लिक ऑफ ईरान कंडेम्स इन द स्ट्रांगेस्ट टर्म्स द यूनाइटेड स्टेट्स ब्रूटल मिलिट्री अग्रेशन अगेंस्ट ईरान्स पीसफुल न्यूक्लियर फैसिलिटीज इट इज़ एन आउटस ग्रेव एंड अनप्रेसिडेंटेड वलेशन ऑफ द फंडामेंटल प्रिंसिपल्स ऑफ द चार्टर ऑफ द यूनाइटेड नेशंस एंड इंटरनेशनल लॉ द वॉर मगरिंग लॉलेस एडमिनिस्ट्रेशन इन वाशिंगटन सोली एंड फुली रिससिबल फॉर द डेंजरस एंड फॉर रिचिंग इंप्लिकेशंस ऑफ इट्स एक्ट ऑफ अग्रेशन देयर इज़ नो रेड लाइन दैट दे हैव नॉट क्रस्ट एंड द लास्ट वन एंड द मोस्ट डेंजरस वन वाज़ हैपेंड ओनली लास्ट नाइट व्हेन ...

Overnight, US bombers struck Iran's three main nuclear sites in Natans, Isvahan, and Ferdo, pulling the US directly into the country's conflict with Israel. President Trump announced afterwards that Iran's key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated and threatened far greater attacks if Iran doesn't now make peace. Thrron's nuclear regulatory agency said there was no signs of radiation contamination at the sites and the IAEA nuclear watchdog said there's been no increase i ...

THANK YOU, MR. SECRETARY. A QUESTION FOR THE SECRETARY AND THE CHAIRMAN.HOW IS THIS STRIKE COORDINATED WITH THE ISRAELIS ON A STRATEGIC LEVEL, MILITARILY, AND ON A TACTICAL LEVEL WAS THERE ANY DIRECT ISRAELI MILITARY PARTICIPATION IN THIS OPERATION. SEC. HEGSETH: I WOULD SAY CERTAINLY ISRAEL HAD AN INCREDIBLE MILITARY SUCCESS, ESPECIALLY AT THE BEGINNING AND ONGOING IN DEGRADING IRANIAN CAPABILITIES, DEGRADING IRANIAN LAUNCHERS.IT HAS BEEN INCREDIBLE TO WATCH WHAT OUR ALLY ISRAEL HAS BEEN ABLE TO DO, AND TH ...

The Islamic Republic of Iran condemns in the strongest terms the United States brutal military aggression against Iran's peaceful nuclear facilities. It is an outrageous, grave and unprecedented violation of the fundamental principles of the charter of the United Nations and international law. The warmongering and lawless administration in Washington.Is solely and fully responsible for the dangerous consequences and far reaching implications of its act of aggression. The U.S. military attack on the territor ...