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The US military dropped 14 GBU-57 bunker-buster bombs on Iran's nuclear facilities, specifically targeting the Fordow site, after a decade and a half of development and testing of the bomb, which is designed to penetrate deeply buried targets. The operation, carried out by B-2 stealth aircraft, aimed to set back Iran's nuclear program, though the full effectiveness and long-term impact remain uncertain.
The Pentagon released footage demonstrating how 30,000-pound bunker-buster bombs like the GBU-57 are used to demolish deep underground targets, such as Iran's nuclear sites, showcasing their deep penetration capabilities and powerful explosions without creating traditional craters.
The US has bombed three Iranian nuclear sites, including the underground Fordo facility, using advanced 'bunker buster' bombs designed to penetrate deeply buried targets, marking a significant escalation in US-Iran tensions following Israel's earlier attack on Iran.
The U.S. considers using the GBU-57 bunker-buster bomb to target Iran's deeply buried Fordo nuclear facility, which is critical for Iran's uranium enrichment. While technically feasible, such an attack involves significant risks and uncertainties, including the depth of the facility and potential for additional tunnels. Experts suggest that a single bomb would be insufficient, and a wave of strikes might be necessary. Alternatives like sustained air strikes or sabotage are also considered, but experts warn that military action alone may not fully dismantle Iran's nuclear program, emphasizing the importance of negotiations.
The U.S. is considering using the GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator, a powerful bunker-busting bomb, to target Iran's fortified nuclear site Fordo amid escalating tensions with Iran and Israel. The bomb, capable of deep underground penetration, is only deployable by the U.S. due to its size and the need for a B-2 stealth bomber. Experts believe it could cause significant damage but may not completely halt Iran's nuclear program, raising concerns about potential environmental and civilian risks.
Experts suggest that if a U.S. bunker buster hits Iran's underground nuclear site, the risk of widespread radioactive contamination is low due to the site's construction and the nature of the materials involved, primarily uranium hexafluoride gas, which would likely stay localized and pose limited health risks outside the immediate area.
The article discusses the U.S. GBU-57A/B Massive Ordnance Penetrator, a powerful bunker-busting bomb carried by B-2 stealth bombers, and its potential use in Israel's efforts to target Iran's deeply buried nuclear facilities, particularly the Fordo plant, amid ongoing tensions and military considerations.
The article discusses the potential use of the US's powerful GBU-57 MOP bunker-buster bomb, delivered by B2 stealth bombers, to destroy Iran's underground nuclear facilities, particularly the Natanz and Fordow sites. While the MOP could potentially destroy less protected facilities, the deeply buried Fordow site may be beyond its reach, and the operation would face significant tactical challenges, including the risk of failure and vulnerability of the bombers.
Iran’s heavily fortified Fordo nuclear site is built deep inside a mountain, making it difficult to attack; only the U.S. possesses a 30,000-pound bunker-busting bomb capable of reaching it, highlighting the site's extreme protection and the military challenge it presents.