U.S. President Donald Trump announced "very successful" military strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities this weekend, including the underground Fordow site—reportedly hit with six massive GBU-57 'bunker buster' bombs. Here's why these weapons are making headlines 🚨.
The GBU-57, nicknamed the 'Massive Ordnance Penetrator,' is one of the world’s most powerful non-nuclear bombs. Designed to destroy fortified underground targets, it can burrow through up to 60 meters of reinforced concrete before detonating—equivalent to punching through a 20-story building flipped sideways! 💥
China Media Group reported that U.S. B-2 Spirit stealth bombers delivered the payloads, while 30 Tomahawk missiles targeted other sites like Natanz and Isfahan. Analysts say the strikes highlight escalating tensions over Iran’s nuclear program, though Tehran has yet to confirm damage details.
While the Pentagon hasn’t released footage, experts compare the GBU-57’s impact to a 'earthquake in a can'—its shockwaves alone can collapse tunnels and cripple infrastructure. With global energy markets already on edge, these strikes could ripple far beyond the Middle East. 🌐⚡
