The Pentagon disclosed details of a June 21st US strike on Iranian nuclear facilities. Twelve bunker-buster bombs were deployed via ventilation shafts at Fordow, aiming to cripple Iran's nuclear program. While initial assessments suggested a setback of months, Defense Secretary Hegseth claimed newer intelligence indicates a years-long delay. Simultaneously, a small group of young US soldiers successfully defended a Qatari airbase against Iranian retaliatory missile attacks, marking the largest Patriot missile engagement in US history.

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