Unleashing the Bunker-Buster: US Joins Israel's Offensive on Iran's Fordo

In a significant escalation, Washington has deployed its formidable bunker-buster bombs against Iran's Fordo fuel enrichment plant, aligning with Israel's ongoing military actions. These bombs, seen as the most effective means to damage Fordo, were confirmed to be used by a US official speaking anonymously.

The bunker-buster, specifically the GBU-57 A/B Massive Ordnance Penetrator, is capable of penetrating deep into the earth before detonating. With its substantial 30,000-pound payload, it is engineered to destroy fortified underground facilities, although it remains uncertain how much impact the attack had.

Israel's military endeavors, including targeting Iran's nuclear sites, aim to dismantle what they perceive as existential threats posed by Iran's missile and nuclear programs. With the US military involved, this operation could have far-reaching geopolitical ramifications, potentially undermining diplomatic negotiations over Iran's nuclear agenda.

(With inputs from agencies.)