US B-2 Pilots Behind Iran Strikes Invited White House July 4

President Donald Trump announced that the military flight team involved in the successful strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, known as Operation Midnight Hammer, will be honored at the White House during the July 4th Independence Day celebration. The team includes pilots and crew of B-2 Spirit stealth bombers, F-22 Raptors, and F-35 Lightning stealth strike fighters, who flew a highly coordinated mission involving over 125 aircraft and a submarine-launched missile strike. While Trump and Pentagon officials hailed the mission as having significantly set back Iran's nuclear program, the White House's invitation to the pilots has raised security concerns about protecting their identities due to the classified nature of the operation. White House spokespersons confirmed the presence of these military personnel and a flyover featuring the same advanced aircraft used in the strikes as part of the festivities. Trump criticized media outlets for downplaying the mission's success, emphasizing the skill and bravery of the pilots and crew. The bombers and crews are based at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri, and the White House is set to publicly recognize their efforts in a highly visible event.