If uh Iran is committed to becoming a nuclear weapons power, I do think it puts the regime at risk. I really do. I think it would be the end of the regime if they tried to do that.It's a very simple decision. If what they want is nuclear reactors so they can have electricity. There are so many in the c so many other countries in the world that do that and they don't have to enrich their own uranium, they can do that.But if what they want is a secret program buried in a mountain where no one can see it and i ...

Military Operation Overview - US military operation "Midnight Hammer" targeted Iranian nuclear program, specifically infrastructure at Esphahan, Foraux and Natans [1][3][4] - The operation involved approximately 75 precision-guided weapons, including 14 GBU57 massive ordinance penetrators (30,000 lb each) [6][7] - Over 125 US aircraft participated, including B2 bombers, fighters, tankers, and ISR assets [8] Strategic and Tactical Execution - The operation employed deception tactics, including decoy aircraft and electronic warfare, to maintain surprise [1][3] - Tomahawk cruise missiles were launched from a US submarine to strike targets at Esphahan [3] - High-speed suppression weapons and preemptive suppressing fires were used to neutralize Iranian surface-to-air missile threats [3] Battle Damage Assessment - Initial assessments indicate extremely severe damage and destruction to all three Iranian nuclear infrastructure sites [7] - The primary target, Fordo, is believed to have suffered destruction of capabilities [8] - Iranian air defenses and fighter aircraft did not engage the US strike package [6]

Military Operation Overview - US Central Command executed a strike against three Iranian nuclear facilities, a high-risk mission demonstrating exceptional skill [1] - The operation, named Midnight Hammer, aimed to severely degrade Iran's nuclear weapons infrastructure [2][7] - The mission involved multiple domains and theaters, showcasing global power projection [3] Strategic Execution - A large B-2 strike package launched from the continental US, employing decoy tactics to maintain surprise [4] - The main strike package consisted of seven B-2 bombers, requiring multiple in-flight refuelings during the 18-hour flight [4][5] - A US submarine launched over two dozen Tomahawk Land Cruiser missiles against key infrastructure targets at Esfahan at approximately 5:00 PM EST [6] - Fourth and fifth-generation aircraft swept ahead of the strike package to counter enemy fighters and surface-to-air missile threats [7] Tactical Details and Impact - At approximately 6:40 PM EST, the lead B-2 dropped two Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) weapons on Fordo, with a total of 14 MOPs dropped against two target areas [8] - All three Iranian nuclear infrastructure targets were struck between 6:40 PM and 7:45 PM EST, with Tomahawk missiles striking Isfahan last to maintain surprise [8][9] - Iranian fighters did not engage, and missile systems apparently did not detect the US strike package [9]

Can you just put into context for us what are the factors the U.S. is going to be weighing as President Trump says. Two weeks is now the maximum for his decision. Wow.Tyler So I could tell you what I think Donald Trump is weighing. And I can tell you what I think the U.S. should be weighing. I'm not sure that those are the same things, though, in there for President Trump.A lot of this is personal. He made offers to the Iranians. The Iranians rejected those offers, or at least they had up until Israel bombe ...

The White House saying President Trump will decide on a strike on Iran within the next two weeks while the conflict in the Middle East escalates between Israel and Iran without a resolution in sight. Mark Esper, former Secretary of Defense and former Secretary of the Army joins us now. It's great to have you, Secretary Esper.What do you think President Trump will do. Well, good morning, Sarah. Um, look, first of all, I thought he made a smart decision by pausing the clock, if you will, and giving himself mo ...

Israel has carried out unprecedented strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities and military leadership. Where things go next could reshape the region. For years, people have speculated that Israel could strike Iran's nuclear facilities.But the scope and scale of these attacks, which also killed the head of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, shows a broader intent to weaken the regime. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel had no choice but to act preemptively, warning Iran was close to dev ...

- [Narrator] This is a GBU-57, known as a Massive Ordnance Penetrator. At 20 feet long and weighing 30,000 pounds, it is the world's largest non-nuclear bomb and can destroy targets buried deep underground, earning it the name "Bunker Buster". to destroy Iran's heavily fortified nuclear facilities, experts say these are the conventional weapons with the best chance of success.- This is a big sucker. It is called the Massive Ordnance Penetrator, which basically sums up what it is. - [Narrator] Here's why the ...

Well, let's talk more trade and rising geopolitical tensions. Joining me now is Ambassador Nicholas Burns, former US Ambassador to China. He's currently co-chair of the Aspen Strategy Group and a professor at the Harvard Kennedy School.Ambassador, thanks for joining me. So, we just heard from Megan Cassal. The president is not seeking deescalation between Israel and Iran.At the same time, the US seems to be getting a lot of its goals addressed through some unusually aggressive means in Iran right now. What' ...

Now on to the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Tonight, Iran is launching a new wave of retaliatory strikes after Israel's attack on the country's nuclear program. And Iran is now saying the United States was complicit in the attacks.It comes as NBC News learned the US helped shoot down Iranian missiles that were targeting Israel. The night cap is still here. Colonel Jack, you know, I'm going to you first.Israel is calling this a preemptive attack rather than preventative. explain to us the differenc ...

than a percent. Getting back near the recent all time highs. And that leads back to today's major geopolitical story.Those strikes and counter-strikes between Israel and Iran. The latest Israel's defense minister saying Iran crossed red lines with its strikes against Israeli cities. Joining me now is Fred Kempe, president and CEO of Atlantic Council and a CNBC contributor.Fred Israel's positioning this moment, it seems to be an existential threat to the Iranian regime. Is it. >> Look.>> We have someone work ...