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Trump Pentagon Shares Video Of Decisive Blow On Iran’s Nuclear Facilities
The United States, under the leadership of President Donald Trump, executed a precision strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, targeting the regime’s illicit nuclear weapons program. The operation, conducted early Sunday morning local time, showcased American military prowess and resolve, deploying 14 GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators in a 37-hour mission involving seven B-2A Spirit bombers. Senior Defense Department officials detailed the operation’s success during a Thursday press briefing at the Pentagon, emphasizing the strategic planning and technological superiority behind the strike.
Air Force Gen. Dan “Razin” Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, revealed that the groundwork for the Fordow strike began in 2009, when military planners identified the need for a weapon capable of penetrating Iran’s heavily fortified nuclear site. “They just kept grinding it out and along the way, they realized we did not have a weapon that could adequately strike and kill this target, so they began a journey to work with industry and other tacticians to develop the GBU-57,” Caine told reporters. The GBU-57, a 27,125-pound GPS-guided bomb carrying 5,342 pounds of high explosive, was rigorously tested over 15 years to ensure it could destroy deeply buried targets like Fordow.
The Trump administration’s decision to act followed years of failed diplomatic efforts to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Israel’s complementary strike on June 12 targeted Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and eliminated key scientists and military commanders, further weakening the regime’s capabilities. The U.S. operation, however, was a masterclass in precision and power, with the B-2 bombers delivering a devastating blow to Fordow’s underground complex. Caine highlighted the meticulous planning, noting that each GBU-57 was programmed with a specific impact angle, heading, and fuse setting to maximize destruction.
Caine shared a video during the briefing, illustrating the GBU-57’s capability to penetrate Fordow’s defenses. “Let me talk about the graphic a little bit and the GBU-57, which all of you know is a 30,000-pound weapon dropped only by the B-2,” he said. The bombs targeted Fordow’s main exhaust shaft and two ventilation shafts, overcoming Iranian attempts to shield the facility with concrete caps. “The planners had to account for this, they accounted for everything,” Caine explained, detailing how the first weapon obliterated the concrete barrier, allowing subsequent bombs to enter the main shaft at over 1,000 feet per second.
The operation’s success hinged on years of innovation and testing by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. Caine praised the dedication of two officers involved in the GBU-57’s development, quoting one who said, “I can’t even get my head around this, my heart is so filled with the pride of being a part of this team, I’m so honored to be a part of this.” Their work ensured the bombs could deliver a combination of blast, fragmentation, and overpressure to destroy critical hardware within Fordow’s tunnels, effectively crippling Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.
The Pentagon’s briefing noted the operation’s flawless execution. “Unlike a normal surface bomb, you won’t see an impact crater, because they are designed to deeply bury and then function,” Caine said, addressing questions about the strike’s impact. All six weapons targeting each ventilation shaft at Fordow hit their intended aimpoints, with pilots reporting, “This was the brightest explosion I’ve ever seen, it literally looked like daylight.” The bombs’ primary kill mechanism—blast and overpressure—tore through the facility, ensuring maximum damage to Iran’s nuclear capabilities.
The Trump administration’s action sent a clear message to adversaries: the United States will not tolerate threats to global security. The strike’s precision was a testament to American ingenuity, with planners accounting for every variable, including Iran’s last-ditch efforts to fortify Fordow with concrete. “In the days preceding the attack against Fordow, the Iranians attempted to cover the shafts with concrete to try to prevent an attack,” Caine noted, but U.S. forces were undeterred, executing the mission with unmatched accuracy.
The operation’s success was further validated by intelligence assessments, though Caine emphasized that the joint force leaves bomb-damage assessment to the intelligence community. “A point I want to make here, the joint force does not do BDA [bomb-damage assessment]. By design, we don’t grade our own homework,” he said. However, initial reports confirmed that all weapons were loaded, released, and guided correctly, functioning as designed to devastating effect.
The strike on Fordow represents a pivotal moment in the Trump administration’s foreign policy, demonstrating a commitment to decisive action against rogue regimes. The GBU-57’s development, spanning over a decade, culminated in a mission that showcased the U.S. military’s unparalleled capabilities. Caine’s briefing highlighted the human element behind the operation, honoring the families of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency officers who dedicated years to perfecting the weapon.
The operation’s strategic importance cannot be overstated. By targeting Fordow’s ventilation and exhaust shafts, the U.S. ensured that Iran’s nuclear program suffered a significant setback. The bombs’ ability to penetrate deep into the facility and detonate with devastating force clearly demonstrated the technological edge maintained by the U.S. military under Trump’s leadership.
Caine’s video presentation offered a glimpse into the GBU-57’s destructive power, showing how years of testing—hundreds of shots against realistic targets—paid off in a single, defining moment. “The video I’m about to show you is a culmination of over 15 years of development and testing,” he said, emphasizing the relentless pursuit of excellence that enabled the strike. The operation’s success was a direct result of this long-term commitment to innovation.
The Trump administration’s strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities marks a turning point in confronting Tehran’s aggression. By leveraging advanced technology and meticulous planning, the U.S. delivered a blow that not only disrupted Iran’s nuclear ambitions but also reaffirmed America’s leadership on the global stage. The operation’s success is a testament to the resolve of President Trump and the skill of the U.S. military in safeguarding national security.
