US EditionThis ‘Bunker Buster’ U.S. Bomb Could Cripple Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions
- The U.S. considers using the GBU-57 'bunker buster' bomb to destroy Iran's deeply buried Fordow nuclear enrichment facility amid escalating tensions in June 2025.
- This follows Israel's ongoing assault on Iran aiming to halt its nuclear weapons development and the recent end of U.S.-Iran negotiations limiting nuclear capabilities.
- The GBU-57 weighs 30,000 pounds, penetrates up to 200 feet underground, and requires deployment from a U.S. B-2 stealth bomber due to Fordow's mountain-encased structure.
- Experts estimate Fordow houses uranium enriched to 83 percent purity, close to the 90 percent weapons-grade threshold, and acknowledge the bomb could set back Iran's program but not end it permanently.
- The strike’s complexity and risks of radioactive contamination imply that U.S. involvement is crucial, and President Trump remains undecided about authorizing such military action.
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According to the Guardian's revelations, the Pentagon was shaken by "a heated controversy" over the guarantee of success of an American operation against this site buried 90 metres underground. The use of tactical nuclear power, quoted by military officials, was reportedly ruled out by Donald Trump.
New Report: President Trump's Delay On Decision On Iran Linked To Doubt On U.S. "Bunker Buster" Capabilities * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Andi
Uncover the intriguing reasons behind President Trump's hesitation on military action against Iran. Dive into the complexities of U.S. bomb capabilities and international negotiations that could reshape the future of nuclear tensions.
Deep inside a mountain outside the ancient city of Qom, Iran has built the Fordow enrichment facility, with the capacity to produce uranium for nuclear bombs. Israel has attacked other nuclear facilities in recent days – but Fordow, 80 meters down, cannot be reached without the help of the US's 14-ton bunker-busting bombs. Now the question is, will Trump give the order?
A U.S. military strike in the Israel-Iran war could be imminent, but Trump is delaying the attack order. Apparently, he doubts about the superbomb.
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