The United States military executed a surprise strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, leveraging strategic deception and decoys to ensure operational surprise. Pentagon officials confirmed that the operation was part of a broader effort to maintain tactical secrecy and achieve a strategic advantage over Iran. The strikes, which took place on Saturday evening, were announced by President Donald Trump on his social media platform, Truth Social, without any prior media leaks or public speculation. This unannounced action left the global community caught off guard, with Trump emphasizing the operation’s overwhelming success in eliminating Iran’s nuclear threat.
The mission involved a complex deployment of B-2 stealth bombers, with part of the fleet serving as a decoy to mislead potential adversaries. Pentagon officials noted that the operation required meticulous planning and coordination, with the B-2s flying a long route to the target area with minimal communications. The operation was described as the longest B-2 mission since 2001 and the largest B-2 operational strike in U.S. history. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine praised the operation as a ‘spectacular military success,’ noting that it significantly damaged Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and forced the nation into a corner to consider a peace deal.
Trump’s announcement came after a White House press briefing on Thursday, where he stated that he would make a decision on Iran within the next two weeks. This statement initially suggested that an attack might occur in the coming weeks rather than immediately. However, the actual strikes were executed without warning, highlighting the effectiveness of the military’s deception efforts. Trump claimed that the strikes obliterated Iran’s nuclear facilities, forcing the regime to choose between peace or facing further attacks. He also accused Iran of causing significant casualties in the Middle East and around the world, underscoring the strategic and humanitarian implications of the operation.