The Risks of Winning a Quick War

Operation Midnight Hammer

In a secret move that sent a loud message across the Middle East to the Islamic regimes, President Donald J. Trump authorized a covert military operation over the weekend, codenamed Operation Midnight Hammer, targeting three of Iran’s most fortified underground nuclear facilities.

The operation was carried out using U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bombers, armed with Massive Ordnance Penetrators (MOPs)—30,000-pound bunker-busting bombs designed specifically for hardened targets buried deep beneath the earth. They launched from Missouri on an 18-hour journey that was the planes’ longest mission in more than two decades. According to U.S. military sources, the targets included a uranium enrichment site outside Fordow, a subterranean centrifuge complex near Natanz, and a lesser-known tunnel-linked warhead design facility south of Esfahan. All three locations were carefully chosen, not only for their strategic importance, but for the impact they’d have on Iran’s regime.

To throw off Iranian air defenses, the U.S. executed a wide-reaching diversion campaign—with surveillance drones flying over the Strait of Hormuz and a fleet repositioning maneuver in the Gulf that tricked Tehran into believing any strike would come from the Persian Gulf, not through long-range stealth penetration. By the time Iran realized what was happening, it was too late. The bombs had already punched through rock and steel, infiltrating and demolishing the underground facilities.

What makes this operation even more remarkable is the calculated timing. Just a few days ago, President Trump said he would have an answer to the Iran problem “within two weeks.” Behind the scenes, Trump had been quietly coordinating with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for months, mapping out a two-pronged plan to dismantle Iran’s underground weapons program. While public diplomacy stalled and the Biden-era echo chamber screamed for “talks,” Trump and his allies were building a coalition of action.

In a LIVE address last night following the strikes, flanked by Vice President J.D. Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Trump delivered a clear message to the world:

“For 40 years, Iran has been saying, “Death to America, death to Israel”. They have been killing our people, blowing off their arms, blowing off their legs with roadside bombs – that was their speciality. We lost over a thousand people, and hundreds of thousands throughout the Middle East and around the world have died as a direct result of their hate, in particular, so many were killed by their general, Qassem Soleimani. I decided a long time ago that I would not let this happen; It will not continue.”

Iran’s (and the world’s) Response

Just hours after the dust settled from Operation Midnight Hammer, Iranian officials wasted no time issuing threats. The regime labeled the attack a “violation of sovereignty,” despite spending decades hiding nuclear weapons research in hardened bunkers far from international inspectors. Additionally, Iran's allies in Yemen, the Houthis, said they will join Iran in retaliation. The Iranian parliament is also moving to close off the Strait of Hormuz following the U.S. attack.

The fear of retaliation is now very real. American embassies across the region have raised their threat levels, and military bases in Iraq, Kuwait, and Qatar are bracing for possible drone or rocket attacks. Intelligence agencies are also warning of potential cyber strikes and the possibility of Iranian-backed sleeper cells operating inside the U.S. homeland—something too many in Washington are too afraid to admit even exists.

Back home, the political divide is on full display. Many Republican leaders rallied around Trump, calling the operation a long-overdue show of strength. But others in Washington were quick to condemn the strikes. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer claimed that Trump had acted without proper congressional consultation, while Rep. Thomas Massie called the decision to attack Iran “not constitutional.”

Abroad, condemnation was swift from Iran's international allies. China's Foreign Ministry denounced the strikes as a violation of the UN Charter and international law, describing them as an infringement on Iran's sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity. Beijing called for all parties, particularly Israel, to pursue an immediate ceasefire to prevent further escalation and promote regional peace and stability. Russia's Foreign Ministry also issued a strong condemnation, labeling the U.S. attacks as an "irresponsible" and "gross violation" of international law and the UN Charter. Moscow demanded a response from the UN Security Council to address the strikes and urged the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to assess the damage to the nuclear non-proliferation regime

But perhaps the most surprising backlash is coming from within Trump’s own base. While many MAGA supporters applauded Trump’s iron-fisted approach, others felt blindsided. Social media lit up with posts from voters who said they supported Trump to stop endless wars—not to start new ones. Others warned that this could lead to a World War III scenario, with potential terrorist blowback on American soil.

Still, others are pushing back against the fearmongering, arguing that Trump’s decisive action is exactly what keeps America safe. However, there is no doubt that the country is divided. But the world is watching. And Iran is likely calculating its next move.

What Happens Next…

Overall, we need to support President Trump’s decision. It wasn’t a decision taken lightly. The president’s focus is to safeguard America, both domestically and abroad. If the situation to protect our country lies in taking out Iran’s nuclear capabilities, then it must be done. Iran can’t have nuclear weapons, a sentiment that Trump has consistently touted for over a decade.

Of course, it’s understandable for some to have worries about the outcomes of these strikes. There has been a track record of U.S. entanglement in brutal wars in the Middle East. But the Trump administration has emphasized the campaign against Iran is not about regime change, but about deterring its uranium enrichment and weapons creation.

Best case scenario? The strikes put Iran in its place; international allies like China and Russia will remain on the sidelines, considering their own issues. Middle East regional allies also remain stationary. Iran cedes its desire to build up a nuclear arsenal and accepts that it is unacceptable to possess nukes. And their chants of “Death to America” will remain hollow and without action.

Worst possible outcome? Iran retaliates and strikes back by targeting American bases and ships, or even activates sleeper cells within the U.S. While it’s hard to believe China and Russia would embroil themselves in the conflict, it’s certainly possible. China obtains some of its oil from Iran, after all, and the countries are part of the BRICS coalition. The loss of American soldiers in this conflict would be deemed completely unacceptable and would possibly spark more fracturing of Trump’s base, which is something the U.S. military knows to avoid at all costs.

It’ll be telling this summer how the possible paths play out, but Trump knows he has a lot on the line, including protecting Americans from radical Islam. Hopefully, this act will stifle Iran’s nuclear ambitions and quell their aggression for a while, and the U.S. can worry more about the mounting issues at home.

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