US President Trump wants to strike Iran only if the US can destroy the Fordow enrichment facility with bunker bomb; the Pentagon/DTRA concluded earlier this year they don’t go deep enough, and totally destroying Fordow requires a tactical nuke (Guardian)
- The effectiveness of GBU-57s has been a topic of deep contention at the Pentagon since the start of Trump’s term, according to two defense officials who were briefed that perhaps only a tactical nuclear weapon could be capable of destroying Fordow because of how deeply it is buried.
- Trump is not considering using a tactical nuclear weapon on Fordow and the possibility was not briefed by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen Dan Caine in meetings in the White House situation room, two people familiar with the matter said.
Analysis details (16:13)
Note, piece was out overnight but getting wider airing on social media now.
19 Jun 2025 - 16:02- ForexGeopolitical- Source: Guardian
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