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Pete Hegseth Details Operation Midnight Hammer, 'Obliterated' Iran’s Nuclear Program

TMZ.com Sunday, 22 June 2025
Pete Hegseth said the United States has dealt a crippling blow to Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, just hours after a massive military operation targeted three of the country’s key enrichment facilities. The Defense Secretary spoke to the nation…
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News video: U.S ‘Devastates’ Iran With ‘Operation Midnight Hammer’ | U.S Issues Big WARNING Post Strikes On Iran

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Operation Midnight Hammer: Pete Hegseth has hailed President Trump’s recent strikes on Iran’s nuclear program as an “incredible and overwhelming success,” claiming unmatched devastation to Tehran’s nuclear capabilities. He emphasized U.S. restraint—yet vowed “far greater force” in...

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