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Israel conducted airstrikes using 'bunker buster' bombs on southern Lebanon targeting Hezbollah sites, resulting in one death and 20 injuries, amid ongoing tensions in the region.
The US did not use bunker-buster bombs on Iran's deep underground nuclear site in Isfahan last weekend because they likely would have been ineffective due to the site's depth. Instead, the US targeted other sites with missiles, and assessments suggest some nuclear material may still remain underground, with Iran possibly moving some of it beforehand. The strikes damaged above-ground structures but did not eliminate Iran's nuclear capabilities, which remain a concern.
The US used advanced bunker-buster bombs on Iran's Fordo nuclear site, deepening tensions and potentially impacting Iran's nuclear negotiations, with the operation involving stealth bombers and raising concerns about regional stability.
The article discusses the potential use of US bunker-buster bombs, specifically the GBU-57 A/B Massive Ordnance Penetrator, to target Iran's deeply buried Fordo nuclear facility, highlighting the strategic, technical, and geopolitical implications of such an attack, including possible US involvement and the impact on Iran's nuclear program.
The United States has reportedly provided Israel with "bunker buster" bombs and other munitions for its war on Gaza, including 100 BLU-109 bombs designed to penetrate hardened structures. The US has also sent thousands of other bombs and artillery shells, along with billions of dollars in financial support. The delivery of heavy-duty penetration bombs has raised questions about continued US arms transfers to Israel, as they are being used in a densely populated civilian area. Critics are calling for more transparency and questioning the wisdom of providing these bombs, which could lead to more civilian casualties.