Fri Jul 04 21:20:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
President Trump has invited the pilots who participated in “Operation Midnight Hammer,” the bombing of Iranian nuclear sites, to the White House for July 4th Independence Day celebrations. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced the invitation, highlighting the Air Force’s planned military flyovers featuring aircraft used in the strikes, including B-2 bombers capable of carrying bunker-buster bombs.
**News Article:**
**Trump Invites Iranian Nuclear Strike Pilots to White House for July 4th, Air Force Flyovers to Commemorate Mission**
**WASHINGTON D.C.** – President Donald Trump has extended an invitation to the pilots involved in “Operation Midnight Hammer,” the mission to bomb Iranian nuclear facilities, to attend Independence Day festivities at the White House, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced today.
The pilots, who flew B-2 stealth bombers during the operation, will join the President for the July 4th celebrations. The invitation comes as the Air Force plans a series of military flyovers in Washington D.C. as part of the Independence Day events.
“The might of America’s Air Force will conduct a flyover featuring our state-of-the-art F-22s, B-2s, and F-35s – the same air capabilities used for the decisive and successful strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities,” Leavitt stated.
The B-2 bombers, which are the only aircraft capable of carrying the 30,000-pound bunker-buster bombs reportedly used in the strikes on the Fordo nuclear enrichment facility, are expected to be a prominent part of the flyover demonstration. The move is seen by some as a strong message to Iran and a celebration of American military strength.
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