The B-52H nuclear bombers were placed under shelter-in-place orders to protect them. Also, the flight lines were temporarily shut down to prevent any mishap.
Large trades in oil and S and P 500 futures, executed just before Trump’s announcement, coincided with sharp market moves and estimated profits within minutes, as Iran rejected claims of talks and called the narrative misleading.
During a White House briefing on Iran strikes, President Trump sparked an awkward moment by asking Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi why Japan didn't warn the U.S. about Pearl Harbor.