This Thursday the podcast Casos del Crimen con El Sargento launches a special edition, with the episode titled Crisis in the Middle East, which addresses the recent military escalation, focusing attention on U.S. airstrikes against nuclear facilities in Iran. HERE you can listen to the podcast.
The episode, available now on all audio platforms, offers a detailed analysis of the events that have shaken the region and their global implications.
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On June 22, 2025, the United States launched Operation Midnight Hammer, targeting three key nuclear facilities in Iran: Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan.
The mission involved more than 125 aircraft, including seven B-2 Spirit stealth bombers, which deployed 14 30,000-pound GBU-57A/B Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) bombs designed to penetrate reinforced subway structures.
In addition, more than 24 Tomahawk cruise missiles were launched from U.S. submarines.
The main target was the Fordow uranium enrichment plant, located more than 80 meters underground.
According to the Pentagon, the bombs hit accurately, causing significant damage.
Contradictory impact assessments
The Trump administration and the CIA claim that the attacks completely destroyed the facilities, setting back the Iranian nuclear program by years.
But preliminary reports from the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) suggest that the damage may have been less severe, allowing Iran to rebuild in a matter of months.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed that the centrifuges at Fordow were rendered inoperable, but expressed concern about the lack of access for a full assessment.
Let's talk about that attack, the type of planes, the bombs used, and provide some context around what's happening in the Middle East, between Israel, Iran, and the United States
Iran’s response
On June 23, 2025, in retaliation for U.S. strikes, Iran launched short- and medium-range ballistic missiles against the U.S. military base Al Udeid in Qatar, the largest U.S. base in the Middle East.
The operation, named Glad Tidings of Victory, was executed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Qatar reported that its air defense systems successfully intercepted the missiles, and no casualties were reported.
However, the attack was condemned by Qatar as a violation of its sovereignty and international law.
International reactions and consequences
Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, declared that the attack was a “strong slap” to the United States and warned about Iran’s ability to attack U.S. bases in the region.
The international community expressed concern over the escalation of the conflict, with calls for moderation and a return to diplomatic negotiations.
President Donald Trump, for his part, downplayed the Iranian response, calling it “very weak” and expressed his desire to move toward peace.
Announcement of cease-fire and end of conflict
On June 23, President Donald Trump announced that Iran and Israel had agreed to a ceasefire, to take effect the following day.
Trump labeled the conflict the “12-Day War” and declared that, if the cessation of hostilities was met, the war would be considered officially over.
Although there was initial skepticism about the implementation of the ceasefire, on June 24, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Israel accepted Trump’s ceasefire proposal, thanking the U.S. president for his mediation.
The ceasefire was brokered by the United States and Qatar, and although some minor violations were reported in the hours after it went into effect, the truce has been largely respected by both sides.
Analysis in the podcast
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In this episode, El Sargento provides an in-depth analysis of the events, exploring the geopolitical implications and risks of further escalation in the region.
The podcast provides historical and technical context on the weapons used and facilities attacked, giving listeners an in-depth understanding of the current situation.
For more details and analysis, listen HERE to the full episode, which you can also find on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Amazon.
Casos del Crimen con El Sargento is a production of QuéOnnda and Nueva Network, which also has other podcasts such as La Huella Ovni or Nueva Jugada.
