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US bunker-busting bombs critical to Israel's strike on Iranian nuclear sites

The United States provided bunker-busting bombs to Israel, which were used in a targeted strike on Iranian nuclear facilities. The attack significantly damaged Iran's nuclear infrastructure, prompting immediate retaliation from Tehran.

The United States supplied Israel with bunker-busting bombs, specifically the GBU-43, designed to penetrate deep underground structures. These bombs were used in a precision strike on a suspected Iranian nuclear facility in the Qom region. The attack caused extensive damage to the site, including the destruction of key infrastructure. Tehran condemned the strike as an act of aggression, while Washington defended the action as a necessary measure to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.

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IndependentStraits TimesJun 18, 11:00 AM
Why US bunker-busting bombs are key to Israel’s Iran goals - The Straits Times

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CNA Explains: The US bunker-buster bomb that could reshape the Israel-Iran conflict - CNA

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