The Pentagon held a press conference to detail the planning and execution of the historic blasts and bombings in Iran, which significantly damaged the country's nuclear program, setting it back by years. The operation was carried out by men and women in their 20s who had been working on the project since 2009. The damage was extensive, with the majority of the damage being a blast layer combined with the impulse extending from the shock. The Iranian Foreign Minister and the CIA have confirmed that the nuclear program has been severely damaged. The US and Israel are now monitoring the situation, and if Iran starts to reconstitute its program, they will take it out again. Meanwhile, in New York City, a mayoral primary saw a radical socialist Muslim, Zoran Mamdani, win the Democratic nomination, with the Democratic establishment more rattled than Republicans. The city is facing issues with crime, homelessness, and a rising cost of living, with many residents considering leaving the city for more affordable options like Florida and Texas.
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