In a powerful show of force, U.S. B-2 stealth bombers flew over 13,000 km from Missouri to Iran, refueling mid-air to deliver the military’s largest conventional bombs — the 13,600 kg GBU-57 “bunker busters.” These bombs are designed to break through up to 60 meters of rock or concrete to destroy underground targets like Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility.
Each B-2, built for stealth and long-range missions, can carry two of these massive weapons. This operation showcases the U.S.’s unmatched ability to strike deeply buried nuclear sites — a task beyond the reach of Israel’s current missile systems — and marks a new level in high-tech warfare as Iran reinforces its underground defenses.
