Did US use Indian airspace for Iran operation? PIB clarifies
23 Jun 2025

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has debunked claims that the US military used Indian airspace for its Operation Midnight Hammer against Iran's nuclear infrastructure.

The PIB Fact Check unit dismissed these allegations as "FAKE," clarifying that "Indian Airspace was NOT used by the United States during Operation Midnight Hammer."

The clarification came in response to several social media posts making such claims.

What did PIB say?
Official clarification

The PIB Fact Check unit referred to a press briefing by General Dan Caine, Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff.

He had detailed the alternative routes taken by US aircraft during Operation Midnight Hammer.

The fact-checking body reiterated this in its post on X, refuting the claims circulating on social media.

Operation Midnight Hammer: Details
Mission details

On Sunday, after the strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, Caine said Operation Midnight Hammer aimed to "severely degrade Iran's nuclear weapons infrastructure."

During a Pentagon press briefing, he showed a detailed map and timeline of the operation.

It clearly indicated that no US aircraft entered Indian airspace during this mission.

Iran vows to continue its nuclear program
Presidential announcement

US President Donald Trump had earlier announced that the "very successful" strikes targeted Iran's underground nuclear sites at Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan.

From the White House, he said America carried out "massive precision" strikes on Iran and warned Tehran of further retaliation if peace was not achieved.

In response to these attacks, Iran condemned them as a violation of international law and vowed to continue its nuclear program.