Operation Midnight Hammer: U.S. Joins Israel in Major Assault on Iranian Nuclear Sites
Shift in Gulf Alliances
Middle Eastern geopolitics is also shifting rapidly:
- Qatar, once aligned with Tehran, has reportedly deployed fighter jets to protect U.S. interests in the region, signaling a sharp policy pivot.
- Saudi Arabia and Jordan participated by intercepting Iranian drones during the initial assault.
- U.S.–Qatar alignment, orchestrated under President Trump, appears to be taking root as Doha embraces American and Israeli security priorities.
These developments suggest the formation of a new pro-U.S. front in the Gulf, mobilized in part to prevent Iranian retaliation.
Quotes From the Ground
- Jonathan Schanzer: “The nuclear program is no longer.”
- Unnamed Tehran protester: “Hit them, Israel, Iranians are behind you.”
Both set the tone for the extraordinary internal and geopolitical fallout spreading across Iran and the broader region.
Iran Nuclear Program Hit
Iranian leaders have pledged retaliation, and face calls for accountability in international forums. Still, with alleged internal fractures, mass defections, and public uprisings, the regime’s resilience may be more brittle than ever.
