US Army publishes spectacular video of bunker breakers!

US Army publishes spectacular video of bunker breakers!

Fordo, Iran - On July 3, 2025, the US military published a video material that demonstrates the effect of the bunkerbreaking bomb GBU-57. The video contains recordings of a test from 2020 and shows the devastating punch of the approximately 15,000 kilogram bomb. This bomb was recently used in the air raid on the Iranian Attorne Commerce Fordo, which took place on June 22, when seven B-2-star cap bombers, a total of twelve GBU-57 remain unclear how much damage was immediately caused. The Fordo complex, which is deep underground, is considered one of the best secured facilities of the Iranian nuclear program and is protected with Iranian and Russian air defense systems.

The GBU-57 was specially developed to effectively destroy underground goals. This bomb is the product of extensive intelligence stensifying, which was incorporated into the weapon design, and its development began in 2009. Pentagon-officials, including Defense Minister Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine, explain that the bombs were optimized for targeted attacks on the Fordo facility that started building in 2006.

missions and strategies

When attacking the Fordo system, which is about 80 meters below the earth's surface, the main ventilation routes were specifically attacked. Before the attack, Iran had placed large concrete slabs over these routes, which were removed by the first bombs. A US official confirmed that the GBU-57 was considered the best option to damage or destroy the system that is hidden deep in the mountains. For the attack, the B-2 Spirit was the only bomber configured for the use of the GBU-57 A/B.

The GBU-57 has the ability to penetrate up to 61 meters deep into the ground before it explodes. This makes them one of the most effective means to achieve military goals deep in the ground. The payload capacity of the B-2, which is around £ 40,000, also played a crucial role in the success of the operation. The decision-making process for the attack was initially delayed, but in two days after a round of G7, President Trump made the decision to use these bombs.

consequences and reactions

The use of the GBU-57 raises important questions about future negotiations on Iran's nuclear program. Experts and leaders, including Israeli politicians, hope for a complete elimination of the Iranian rocket and nuclear program. However, it remains unclear whether high -enriched uranium that is required to produce nuclear weapons was available at the locations at the time of the attack. Hegseth and other military representatives stated that they had no information about whether the uranium was destroyed or moved.

The international reactions to this military use are split. While some countries consider the measure necessary to restrict the Iranian ambitions, others fear that this step could further tighten the tensions in the region. The potential far -reaching effects of the attack could have significant consequences not only for Iran, but also for global peace and security.

With these developments, the fate of the Iranian nuclear program and the global diplomatic efforts remains uncertain