Operation Midnight Hammer, the largest B-2 operational strike in U.S. history, saw bombers from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri launch a precision attack on Iranian nuclear facilities, according to reports from Fox News. The mission, authorized by President Donald Trump, involved the deployment of stealth bombers equipped with bunker-buster ordnance, which flew over the Atlantic to strike key sites in Iran. The operation concluded successfully, with the aircraft returning to Missouri without incident, showcasing the strategic and technical capabilities of the U.S. military.
Rep. Mark Alford, a Republican representative from Missouri, emphasized the importance of Whiteman Air Force Base, stating,