Trump claims US obliterated Iran nuclear sites

President Trump says Operation Midnight Hammer caused a 'complete and total obliteration' of Iran's nuclear sites, making recovery difficult.

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President Donald Trump has publicly named the U.S. military action against Iran's nuclear program 'Operation Midnight Hammer.' In a social media post, he claimed the operation resulted in a 'complete and total obliteration' of the nuclear sites, which he says will make the process of digging them out long and difficult. He also criticized CNN and other media outlets for failing to give proper credit to U.S. military aviators involved in the operation.

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21 Apr@Osint613

Trump has given the operation the official name 'Operation Midnight Hammer' and reiterated his claim of total destruction.

21 AprRerum Novarum // Intel, Breaking News, and Alerts 🇺🇸

Trump provided additional details about the operation's effects, stating it caused 'complete and total obliteration' of nuclear sites and recovery would be difficult, while also criticizing media coverage.

21 Apr@officialrnintel

Trump added that the destruction of the nuclear sites will make recovery a 'long and difficult process' and criticized media for not crediting U.S. aviators.

21 Apr@Worldsource24

Trump provided new details on the scale of destruction, stating the sites were 'obliterated' and recovery would be difficult, while also attacking media coverage.

e/eineurope · topic · T-02628cycle Tuesday, 21 April 2026 at 04:03 UTC · first reported 21 Apr