The Fordow nuclear facility is located deep inside a mountain and is mostly underground. US President Donald Trump has said that the strikes “completely and totally obliterated” Iran’s nuclear program.

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The photos, captured Friday (Jun 27) by Maxar Technologies, show construction equipment and signs of activity near the tunnel entrances and impact points where US bunker-buster bombs struck during last weekend's coordinated strikes. 

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The United States launched airstrikes on three key nuclear facilities in Iran, Isfahan, Natanz, and Fordow. President Donald Trump confirmed that the strike was “very successful” and involved the use of B-2 bombers and bunker-buster bombs to target Iran’s nuclear sites.

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On June 21, 2025, the us used seven B-2 bombers and Tomahawk missiles to strike Iran’s key nuclear sites, i.e., Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan. The strikes caused major damage to Iran’s uranium facilities.

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Iran claims it evacuated key facilities days before the US bombardment. Satellite images reportedly show 16 cargo trucks near the main tunnel at Fordow, suggesting they may have hauled out uranium or other equipment.

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While some initial reports suggested that even 12 bunker-buster bombs might not be enough to destroy Fordow due to its deep underground structure, the Pentagon is still assessing the extent of the impact.

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The main force behind the operation was the US Air Force’s B-2 Spirit stealth bombers, the only aircraft capable of delivering bombs powerful enough to penetrate Iran’s underground nuclear facilities. 

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The B-2 can carry two 15-ton bunker-buster bombs, which are possessed by the US only. According to experts, bunker-buster bombs are needed to target Iran’s most heavily fortified Fordow nuclear site.

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Israel could act alone before the deadline given by Trump is up, and Israel has communicated its concerns to the US administration officials on Thursday in a tense phone call, as described by the sources.

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The B-2 can carry two 15-ton bunker-buster bombs, which are possessed by America only. According to experts, bunker buster bombs are needed to target Iran’s most heavily fortified Fordow nuclear site.

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In the past week, Israel has hit Natanz, Isfahan, Khandab and Arak nuclear facilities, with the aim to stop Iran from building nuclear weapons.

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Fordow is one of Iran’s most heavily protected nuclear enrichment facilities. Built deep inside a mountain, the site is believed to stretch as far down as 90 metres (300 feet). 

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