“US Strikes on Iran’s Fordo Nuclear Facility: How Deep Was the Damage?”

U.S. Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites: What We Know So Far

The Israeli armed has just free a first report about the level of injury caused at Iranian atomic services next U.S. strikes. One of the main boards was the Fordo nuclear ability, set about 96 km (60 miles) south of Tehran.

Inside Fordo: Iran’s Deep Underground Enrichment Facility

The Fordo site is deeply buried, estimated to lie 80–90 meters (262–295 feet) underground. It consists of two main chambers used for uranium enrichment and a network of smaller tunnels, all designed to protect Iran’s nuclear ambitions from external attacks.

Can the U.S. Massive Ordnance Penetrator Destroy Fordo?

The U.S. allegedly used 13,000kg (30,000lb) Huge Artillery Penetrator (MOP) bullets during the raids. But, MOPs are known to penetrate about 18m (60ft) of real or 61m (200ft) of soil — levitation doubts about their efficacy in totally destroying the Fordo ability.

Israeli Military Response: Too Early to Confirm Uranium Removal

A spokesperson for the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said it’s “too early to determine” if Iran’s claim — that enriched uranium had already been removed before the attack — is true. The military is still evaluating the total impact of the airstrikes.

Target Expansion? Israel’s Ambiguous Warning on Civilian Sites

When asked about expanding strikes to civilian locations, the IDF’s Effie Darin stated, “We have a plan with targets and we will continue to strike these targets,” without directly confirming or denying civilian infrastructure as potential targets.

Surprise Strike Announcement: How Saturday Unfolded in Washington

The situation escalated dramatically on Saturday. President Trump returned from New Jersey for a 6:00 PM National Security Council meeting. A media “lid” was announced, but by 7:50 PM, a Truth Social post revealed the sudden U.S. strike, shocking many across the globe.

Trump’s Statement: Iran Faces a Choice Between “Peace or Tragedy”

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