17.06.2025 16:01
Despite the attacks by Israel, attention has turned to the Fordo Nuclear Facility in Iran, which has not been damaged. Prime Minister Netanyahu is pressuring U.S. President Trump for support in the form of "bunker-busting bombs" to destroy the facility. Israeli officials emphasized that "the final blow to Iran will be dealt by the U.S.," indicating that the operation depends on Trump's approval.
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After Israel's failure to achieve its desired results in its attacks on the Fordo Nuclear Facility in Iran, attention has once again turned to the United States. It has emerged that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pressured U.S. President Donald Trump to completely destroy the facility. Israel emphasized that it needs 'bunker-busting' bombs to demolish the facility, and this operation would only be possible with direct U.S. involvement.
According to a report by the New York Times, the Fordo Nuclear Facility, which is targeted by Israel but has not been affected by the attacks, cannot be neutralized with conventional bombs. Therefore, it is necessary to use 'Massive Ordnance Penetrator' (MOP) bunker-busting bombs dropped from U.S. B-2 bombers. However, this munitions is only available for use by the U.S. military.
DID TRUMP SIGNAL SUPPORT?
U.S. President Donald Trump's sudden departure from the G-7 Summit has strengthened claims that he will provide direct support for Israel's operations in Iran. Trump's statement after the summit, "We will do something as soon as we leave here," was interpreted as a sign of a new attack in the region. Israeli officials have clearly stated that they expect "operational support" from the Trump administration for Fordo. An Israeli military spokesperson told Al Jazeera, "We dealt a devastating blow to the Iranians, but the final blow will be delivered by the U.S."
NETANYAHU'S ASPIRATIONS DATE BACK YEARS
The "Massive Ordnance Penetrator" bombs were first developed during George W. Bush's presidency in 2004. Since then, Netanyahu has been pressuring the U.S. to allow Israel to use this munitions. However, no approval has been granted to date. According to sources close to Trump, Netanyahu brings up this issue in every opportunity during his discussions with Trump. However, Trump has been avoiding giving a direct response.
U.S. CREW IS ESSENTIAL FOR THE OPERATION
According to military sources, an attack on highly protected facilities like Fordo is complex enough to be carried out only by U.S. pilots and technical teams. The U.S. military has been conducting exercises targeting such facilities for the past two years and has concluded that a single bomb will not be sufficient to destroy Fordo...
IS A NEW CRISIS LOOMING IN THE MIDDLE EAST?
As the mutual attacks between Iran and Israel enter their fifth day, tensions between the parties continue to escalate. Concerns are growing that if the U.S. participates in the Fordo attack, the crisis could escalate into a regional war. All eyes are now on the final decision that Trump will make.
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