Audio Briefs Options for Targeting Iran’s Fordow Nuclear Facility
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Jun 18, 2025 Explore the strategic approaches to addressing Iran's Fordow nuclear facility. The discussion weighs military options against diplomatic negotiations, highlighting the risks of escalation. Insights into U.S. involvement reveal various tactics and implications for non-proliferation efforts. The balance between force and diplomacy takes center stage as experts assess the best way forward.
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Israel’s Limits on Fordow Strike
- Israel cannot destroy Fordow alone due to its deep underground location and lack of sufficient ordinance.
- The U.S. GBU-57 bomb carried by B-2 bombers could destroy the facility, highlighting reliance on U.S. military support.
GBU-57 Bomb's Unique Capability
- The GBU-57 bomb is the only conventional weapon capable of penetrating Fordow's depths.
- It can be dropped with precision but comes with risks of incomplete destruction and escalation.
Risks of U.S. Involvement
- Using the GBU-57 risks escalation including exposing U.S. troops and regional interests to Iranian retaliation.
- It could also involve other actors like Moscow, increasing the conflict's complexity.