America’s huge bunker-busting bomb is not sure to work in Iran


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Concerns over Bomb Effectiveness

The article discusses the challenges of destroying deeply buried Iranian nuclear facilities, highlighting the limitations of Israeli military capabilities. While surface-level structures have been targeted, the core facilities remain protected underground. The need for more powerful bunker-busting bombs, like the US GBU-57 MOPs, is emphasized.

Potential US Involvement

President Trump's recent statements suggest a potential shift towards US military involvement. His warning about dwindling patience with Iran indicates a growing willingness to consider military options.

Key Challenges

  • Deeply buried Iranian nuclear facilities are difficult to destroy.
  • Israel lacks the necessary bomb technology.
  • US intervention is a possibility.
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ISRAELI AIR strikes have destroyed some buildings on the surface of Iran’s nuclear facilities, but the heart of the operation at sites such as the Fordow fuel-enrichment plant is still likely to be intact, hidden deep underground. Destroying this type of facility requires bunker-busting bombs more powerful than anything Israel can deliver. Donald Trump, America’s president, has indicated in recent days that he is coming around to the idea of helping. On June 17th he warned “our patience is wearing thin” with Iran. Reaching Iran’s bunkers will take a special kind of bomb: the US Air Force’s GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators (MOP).

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