Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:05pm on 22 Jun 2025,Sunday International
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has declared that Iran's nuclear programme has been “devastated” following a series of coordinated American airstrikes under Operation Midnight Hammer. The strikes targeted key nuclear facilities and military infrastructure across Iran, following Tehran’s recent provocations and growing regional tensions. According to Austin, the operation was precise, overwhelming, and aimed at halting Iran’s alleged nuclear weapons development. While the full extent of damage remains classified, initial assessments suggest a significant blow to Iran’s nuclear capabilities. Iran has condemned the attacks and warned of severe retaliation in response. (PC: The Economic Times)
