The U.S. military deployed B-2 stealth bombers to drop massive bunker-buster bombs on Iranian nuclear facilities [1, 2, 3].
These strikes represent a significant escalation in efforts to degrade Iran's nuclear weapons program. By targeting hardened facilities, the U.S. aims to prevent the further development of nuclear capabilities that could threaten regional stability [3, 4].
The operations, coordinated by the Pentagon and U.S. Central Command, targeted critical infrastructure including the Fordow underground bunker [2, 5]. Reports on the scale of the operation vary. One source said that three nuclear sites were bombed [4], while other footage indicated that dozens of Iranian targets were struck [3].
The B-2 stealth bombers, designed to penetrate advanced air defenses, were central to the mission. Some reports also noted the presence of B-1 bombers, warships, and carrier-based fighter jets during the operation [3]. The precision of the strikes allowed the U.S. to target deeply buried facilities—a capability few other aircraft possess.
The mission concluded as the B-2 bombers began returning to their base in Missouri on Sunday in June 2025 [1, 6]. Former President Trump said the attack was very successful [4].
U.S. Central Command has not provided a detailed casualty count or a full list of the damaged facilities. However, the use of specialized bunker-busters indicates a specific intent to destroy centrifuges, and research equipment housed deep underground [1, 6].
“U.S. military deployed B-2 stealth bombers to drop massive bunker-buster bombs on Iranian nuclear facilities”
The use of B-2 stealth bombers and bunker-buster munitions signals a shift from diplomatic pressure to direct kinetic action against Iran's nuclear infrastructure. By targeting the Fordow bunker, the U.S. has demonstrated the technical ability to penetrate some of the most secure facilities in the world, potentially setting back Iran's nuclear timeline by years while increasing the risk of a broader regional conflict.
