The Government of India on Sunday strongly denied social media claims that Indian airspace was used by the United States for its airstrikes on Iran. These claims followed the launch of Operation Midnight Hammer, which targeted three Iranian nuclear sites.
In a statement, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fact Check Unit called the rumors “FAKE.” The agency confirmed, “Indian Airspace was NOT used by the United States during Operation Midnight Hammer.”
The PIB referred to a detailed press briefing by General Dan Caine, Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff. He explained that US bombers followed an alternative flight path and never entered Indian skies.
General Caine presented maps and a mission timeline. He dismissed social media speculation and confirmed the US military used decoy tactics and low-visibility flight paths.
Operation Midnight Hammer was a surprise US airstrike on Iran’s key nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. The mission used B-2 stealth bombers and Tomahawk missiles launched from Missouri.
According to General Caine, at 6:40 PM EST, the lead B-2 dropped a GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) on the Fordow site. In total, the strike involved 14 bunker-busting bombs and multiple cruise missiles.
Former US President Donald Trump called the mission a “spectacular military success.” He claimed the strike set back Iran’s nuclear capability and warned of further consequences if Iran retaliated.
India, while monitoring the situation closely, remains neutral in the growing Iran–US conflict. The government reiterated its non-participation in the operation and urged the public not to spread unverified information.
The Indian government urged citizens to verify news before sharing. Authorities continue monitoring the situation closely and reaffirm their commitment to transparency and preventing the spread of misinformation.
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