The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series The US Strikes Iran's Nuclear Facilities || Peter Zeihan
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Jul 1, 2025 The U.S. launched airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, raising questions about the damage caused and next steps. The discussion unveils the complicated geopolitical landscape and highlights the diminishing chances for diplomacy in the region. Experts delve into the potential impacts on Iran's military capabilities and the broader implications for international relations.
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US Airstrike on Iranian Nuclear Sites
- The US struck Iran's nuclear facilities using bunker buster bombs and cruise missiles at key sites.
- These strikes targeted heavily fortified, underground sites, marking the first operational use of such bombs.
Iran's Military Limitations
- Iran's military is designed internally, not for conventional external warfare.
- They rely on proxy sectarian groups, but these have weakened, limiting Iran's conventional and paramilitary military options.
First Combat Use of Bunker Busters
- The US used large bunker buster bombs (GBU-57) for the first time in combat against Iran.
- This strike acts as a test case both for US weapons effectiveness and Iran’s response.