Trump announced at 2 AM Italian time that US B-2 bombers had struck three Iranian nuclear sites in Operation "Midnight Hammer," marking the first direct American military action against Iran's atomic program. The Pentagon described it as their largest B-2 mission, claiming to have "devastated" Iran's nuclear capabilities.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards declared "the war has begun" and launched retaliatory missiles against Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Haifa, wounding 86 people. Tehran's parliament demanded closure of the Strait of Hormuz, with Vice President Vance calling such action "suicide."
Italian Prime Minister Meloni convened emergency meetings with ministers and intelligence officials, with Defense Minister Crosetto stating Italy was "not informed" of the American strikes. Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi scheduled meetings with Putin as Tehran claimed its uranium stockpiles remained "intact" despite the bombing.
By evening, Trump declared "monumental damage" to Iranian sites while opening discussions about regime change, as crowds in Tehran demanded "vendetta."