May the 12 -day war between the Israel and in Iran Expired on June 24, 2025, following the historical US bombings in Iranian nuclear facilities, but the powerful “Bunker Buster” GBU-57 (Massive Ordnance Penetrator-Mop) still remain in the spotlight.
US Air Force Midnight Hammer that hit Iran’s nuclear facilities with the devastating MOP bombs has been discussed in recent days in the US Congress after the serious damage caused to Iranian nuclear infrastructureas Tehran admitted.
In this context, US lawmakers submitted a inter -party bill Wednesday (02.70.2025) that provides for the delivery of powerful MOP -type bombs in Israel, entitled “Bunker Buster Act” due to their ability to destroy fortified positions and strategic infrastructure As was done in the underground Iranian nuclear facility of Fordo.
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Gen. Dan “Razin” Caine presented and played a video demonstrating how the GBU-57 bunker busters operate.
“Unlike a normal surface bomb, you won’t see an impact crater because they’re designed to deeply bury and then function … All six weapons at each vent at Fordow… pic.twitter.com/C7et3D06GI
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According to the bill, announced by Democratic MP Josh Gotheimer from New Jersey and co-founded by Republican MP Mike Loler by New York, the US president has the power to transfer a Gb Its nuclear program aimed at developing nuclear weapons.
At the moment, The only aircraft that can use MOP bombs are US stealth strategic B-2 bomberswhich has no other country other than the US.
As for the inter -party draft law submitted, this authorizes the US to “They are taking steps to ensure that Israel is prepared for all possibilities if Iran seeks to develop a nuclear weapon».
In a joint statement, the Democratic and Republican reported that the legislation was tabled to “Given to the US President the power to carry the bunker buster bomb -type MOP and aircraft [εννοεί τα B-2] Necessary for its transportation to Israel if Iran is on the verge of developing a nuclear weapon. “
US legislators stressed that the aim of the bill is “maintaining Israel’s quality military advantage in the region, while maintaining Iran’s ability”, ” As Fox News reported.
It is noted that the bill has been proposed by Gotheimer twice in both 2022 and 2024, but it is not able to pass through the House of Representatives.