What is a bunker buster bomb? US weapon could be key to destroying Iran’s nuclear sites
Only US has weapons capable of halting Iran’s nuclear program, say experts
- Experts suggest that only the US possesses the weapons capable of halting Iran's nuclear program – particularly the Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP), a 13.6-tonne bunker-busting bomb.
- Israel has launched "Operation Rising Lion," striking near Iranian nuclear facilities and assassinating military commanders, but Iran's underground facility at Fordow remains unaffected.
- Iran's most fortified nuclear site, Fordow is deeply embedded within a mountain, potentially beyond the reach of even the MOP, raising concerns about the effectiveness of military intervention.
- Analysts suggest the deployment of B-2 bomber jets to the UK-US military base in the Chagos Islands would signal US action.
- IAEA chief Rafael Grossi warned against military action jeopardizing nuclear facilities, citing grave consequences, while Israel claims to have contingencies to deal with Fordow, including potential commando operations.