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Iran’s Deeply Buried Fordow Facility Beyond Israel’s Reach; Only U.S. Bunker Buster Can Strike

Iran’s Fordow uranium enrichment facility, located 300 feet underground in the mountains, remains untouched by Israeli strikes due to its extreme depth and fortifications. Only the U.S. GBU-57 “bunker buster” bomb is believed capable of penetrating Fordow’s defenses to deliver a decisive blow. Israeli officials stress that destroying Fordow is essential to fully dismantle Iran’s nuclear weapons capability and prevent further enrichment of weapons-grade material. While President Trump has emphasized pursuing diplomacy, analysts caution that U.S. military action may be required to complement Israel’s campaign and neutralize the program completely. Failure to strike Fordow leaves Iran with a significant nuclear breakout potential, prolonging the threat.