The United States launched a powerful strike against Iranian nuclear facilities, utilizing specialized bunker-busting bombs for this purpose – according to reputable sources, including CNN, citing high-ranking officials
News agencies have clarified that Washington employed so-called "bunker buster" bombs—orthogonal weapons capable of penetrating even the strongest defensive structures. This strike was the first of its kind involving the use of extremely high-yield munitions of this type and has caused widespread resonance in international circles. According to sources, the U.S. military used the GBU-57A/B Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP), often called the "bunker buster." It is one of the most powerful bombs designed to target fortified sites with high levels of protection. The U.S. Air Force reports that this munition weighs over 13.6 tons, with a charge of 2.7 tons of explosives capable of cutting through several meters of concrete and reinforced concrete. This high-tech bomb is intended to destroy heavily protected targets, including those hidden underground, to thwart any potential nuclear programs of the adversary. Only strategic bombers B-2 Spirit are capable of carrying this ultra-heavy weapon, and it is known that these aircraft carried out the operation. Details regarding the number of bombs dropped are currently kept strictly secret. According to sources, June 21 marked the date of the first confirmed combat use of this complex weapon. Consequently, hostilities in this part of the world immediately escalated to a new level of intensity. The reaction from Washington was restrained yet decisive: President Donald Trump stated that the operation's goal was to destroy Iran’s nuclear facilities to prevent nuclear proliferation, not to provoke a conflict. In his speech, he emphasized that the United States aimed to eliminate all sites that could be used for weapons of mass destruction and assured the global community that all key nuclear sites in Iran are "completely and permanently destroyed." Trump stressed that the U.S. acted in accordance with the highest standards of necessity and added that the country will defend itself by any means necessary. In response, Iran reacted with fury and mobilization: Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared that Iran reserves all options to safeguard its national security. The country's president called for unity and caution, while warning that Iranian forces are prepared to respond at any cost. More details about the U.S. decision to deploy this high-tech weapon and its political implications can be found in analyses such as: "No one knows what I want to do: how Trump is preparing the decision for a U.S.-Iran war." Overall, the operation indicates a new level of military escalation in the region and demonstrates the United States' readiness to employ advanced weaponry to achieve strategic objectives. At the same time, the secrecy surrounding this operation and its consequences leaves many questions in the international community regarding possible further actions and regional stability.