The White House will host the B‑2 bomber pilots responsible for the recent strikes on Iranian nuclear sites during the July 4 Independence Day celebration. President Trump will honor a select group of Air Force airmen credited with executing Operation Midnight Hammer—36‑hour missions that destroyed key nuclear facilities deep underground.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the pilots’ attendance includes a flyover by B‑2 Spirits, alongside F‑22 and F‑35 fighters. Trump praised the crew for their precision, citing their ability to hit a target “half the size of a refrigerator door from 50,000 feet” despite challenging conditions.
Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth described the mission as flawless, with the bombers launching from Missouri and refrigerated mid-air refuels on the way to Iran. The operation also involved submarine-launched Tomahawks targeting Natanz and Isfahan, with the B‑2s returning safely to Whiteman Air Force Base.
