Satellite images and decoy planes: Behind the US attacks on Iran
Published: 6/22/2025

"Operation Midnight Hammer" was a meticulously planned US mission involving 125 planes, a submarine, and powerful bombs targeting Iran's nuclear sites Isfahan, Natanz, and Fordo. BBC Verify's Merlyn Thomas provides insight into the operation and examines satellite imagery showing the aftermath of the strikes. The graphic details of the operation were overseen by producer Aisha Sembhi and visualized by Mesut Ersoz.