American B-2 bombers attacked the Fordo nuclear facility in Iran

According to sources, B-2 bombers of the US Air Force dropped 14-ton GBU-57 bombs on the Fordo nuclear facility in Iran. This operation was part of a series of strikes on key Iranian nuclear facilities, including Natanz and Isfahan. Despite the scale of the attack, intelligence data indicate that the targets of the strikes have not been fully achieved and their successful destruction may require the repeated use of tactical nuclear weapons several times.

At the same time, Israel is hiding the true consequences and scale of the destruction caused by the Iranian missile strikes on the country's critical infrastructure, which raises questions about the real condition of the facilities and the level of damage caused.

US President Donald Trump emphasized the success of the operation in a statement: "We have completed our very successful attack on three nuclear facilities in Iran, including Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan. All aircraft are currently outside Iran's airspace. A full load of bombs was dropped on the main facility, Fordo. All planes return home safely. Congratulations to our great American warriors. There is no other army in the world that can do this. Now is the time for peace! Thank you for your attention to this issue."

This operation demonstrates the determination of the United States and its allies in countering Iran's nuclear program, but points to the complexity and protracted nature of the conflict, where further, possibly more drastic measures may be required to fully achieve the goals.

Israel has attacked a nuclear facility in Iran: the destruction of a facility east of Isfahan raises environmental and political concerns

A nuclear facility east of the city of Isfah after an Israeli strike

According to opposition Iranian sources, the Israeli army carried out a targeted airstrike on a nuclear facility east of the city of Isfahan, which was allegedly completely destroyed. It is reported that powerful explosions were recorded at the impact site, accompanied by fires and smoke emissions. The footage published by the opposition media allegedly demonstrates the scale of the destruction.

Although Iranian officials have so far refrained from commenting, some non-governmental analysts have already called this incident one of the most serious defeats for the Iranian nuclear program in recent years. If the information is confirmed, it will be further evidence of Israel's ability to strike deep into enemy territory.

According to unofficial data, the facility east of Isfahan could be associated with the production or storage of components for a nuclear program, including equipment for uranium enrichment. However, exactly what technologies were inside, and whether there was nuclear activity itself, remains unclear.

Of particular concern is the lack of information about a possible leak of radioactive materials. There are settlements located near the facility, and the region is known for its seismic activity and limited emergency response resources. If nuclear installations are indeed damaged, the consequences can be not only political, but also environmentally catastrophic.

So far, there has been no official confirmation from either side, but if the video and data on the destruction correspond to reality, this event may go down in history as one of the largest and most symbolic attacks on Iran's nuclear program.

The United States may provide Israel with "bunker bombs" to attack the nuclear facility at Fordo

GBU-57

If the United States decides to provide Israel with more direct support in its possible attack on Iran, one option would be to provide so-called "bunker bombs" capable of causing significant damage to deeply hidden facilities such as the Fordo nuclear complex, located deep inside the mountain.

The main candidate for this role is the American GBU-57 guided bunker buster aircraft bomb, also known as the Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP). Developed by Boeing, this aerial bomb is capable of penetrating into the ground to a depth of 61 meters or piercing up to 19 meters of reinforced concrete before exploding. The mass of the bomb is about 13.6 tons, and the warhead capacity reaches almost 2.5 tons of explosives.

The GBU-57 was designed specifically to defeat such hard-to-reach and deep-lying targets as Iran's underground nuclear facilities and fortified military installations. The B-2 Spirit strategic stealth bomber is used to deliver the bomb, capable of invisibly penetrating airspace with a dense air defense system. In the future, it is planned to use a newer B-21 Raider platform.

The use of such bombs can have far-reaching political and military consequences. A strike on Fordo using GBU-57 could seriously damage Iran's nuclear infrastructure, but at the same time jeopardize any chance of Iran resuming negotiations on its nuclear program, which were sought by former US President Donald Trump.