In a move that’s already sending shockwaves across the international community, former President Donald Trump is said to have greenlit a powerful bombing operation that targeted Iran’s underground Fordow nuclear facility—completely demolishing it with a show of U.S. military might.
A High-Stakes Military Strike Unveiled by Fox News
According to Fox News host Sean Hannity, who claims he spoke with Trump right after the mission, the Fordow site was not just hit—it was “obliterated.”
Hannity said Trump officials confirmed to him that the Iranian site was “gone.”
U.S. military sources later backed up that claim, saying Fordow had been “taken off the table.”
Bunker Busters and Tomahawk Missiles Do the Job
The strike reportedly involved a dozen 30,000-pound bunker-busting bombs dropped from American B-2 stealth bombers.
In addition to Fordow, two other nuclear sites in Iran were said to have been “wiped out” with 30 Tomahawk cruise missiles launched from submarines stationed about 400 miles away.
Why the Fordow Site Was So Critical
Iran’s Fordow nuclear fuel enrichment facility had long been a target of concern for Israel and the U.S. due to its heavily fortified underground structure.
Previously, experts thought just two bunker busters might be enough to breach it.
But instead, Trump authorized a full-force approach using 12 of the most powerful non-nuclear bombs in the American arsenal.
B-2 Bombers: A Rare But Powerful Presence
Delivering these bunker busters required America’s top-tier stealth aircraft—the B-2 Spirit.
These bombers, stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri, reportedly flew a 37-hour nonstop mission across the globe.
They refueled several times mid-air before reaching their target.
Only the U.S. possesses these aircraft, and they are rarely used in combat because of their $1 billion price tag.
How These Bombs Work
The GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator, often referred to as a “bunker buster,” is a precision-guided weapon designed specifically to penetrate deeply buried facilities.
It’s capable of drilling through about 200 feet of earth and concrete before detonating.
Multiple bombs can be dropped in a sequence, burrowing deeper with each strike.
Israel’s Role and Request for U.S. Firepower
Israel had already launched strikes that reportedly damaged Iran’s air defense systems, creating an opening for deeper attacks on nuclear facilities.
But when it came to Fordow, they needed something more—specifically, American bunker busters.
They turned to Trump for assistance, and the U.S. responded with what might be the first combat use of the GBU-57.
Past Missions of the B-2 Bomber
The last time the U.S. deployed the B-2 in combat was against underground bunkers used by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in October.
The aircraft has previously been involved in missions over Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, and during the Kosovo War.
Its long-range capabilities make it ideal for strategic global operations, though it’s used sparingly due to cost and maintenance complexity.
What the White House and Pentagon Are Saying
At the time of the report, Trump hadn’t offered specifics on the types of weapons used.
The White House and Pentagon have also stayed relatively silent, not providing immediate details on the mission.
However, the scale of the operation and its implications are already being felt.
Iran Threatens Retaliation, Warns of ‘All-Out War’
Iran hasn’t taken the news quietly. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that any U.S. involvement in Israel’s offensive would bring “irreparable damage.”
Iran’s foreign ministry echoed that sentiment, saying American intervention would spark a regional war.
Trump, for his part, has repeatedly said he would never let Iran develop a nuclear weapon—and it appears he just acted on that promise.