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How Israeli Strikes on Iran Nuclear Sites Could Reshape the Region
Bloomberg Television· 2025-06-20 12:03
Israel has carried out unprecedented strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities and military leadership. Where things go next could reshape the region. For years, people have speculated that Israel could strike Iran's nuclear facilities.But the scope and scale of these attacks, which also killed the head of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, shows a broader intent to weaken the regime. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel had no choice but to act preemptively, warning Iran was close to dev ...
This 30,000-lb U.S. Bomb Can Destroy Iran’s Deepest Nuclear Bunkers | WSJ Equipped
The Wall Street Journal· 2025-06-18 23:07
- [Narrator] This is a GBU-57, known as a Massive Ordnance Penetrator. At 20 feet long and weighing 30,000 pounds, it is the world's largest non-nuclear bomb and can destroy targets buried deep underground, earning it the name "Bunker Buster". to destroy Iran's heavily fortified nuclear facilities, experts say these are the conventional weapons with the best chance of success.- This is a big sucker. It is called the Massive Ordnance Penetrator, which basically sums up what it is. - [Narrator] Here's why the ...
BREAKING: U.S. military helped Israel shoot down Iranian missiles
MSNBC· 2025-06-13 20:59
some of these uh some of these uh missions we've been seeing here on our screen. What do you know. Hi, Christina.Yes, that's right. We can now confirm according to three US officials that the US has been helping in shooting down these Iranian missiles and projectiles that have been targeting Israel today. Now, that's notable for a couple of reasons.We know that in the past, this is something that the US has done. For instance, the Biden administration had a similar posture back when this was taking place in ...
‘Next level of strategic planning’: Veteran calls Israeli attack ‘future’ of warfare
MSNBC· 2025-06-13 18:13
Geopolitical Strategy & Warfare - The report suggests a shift towards technology-based, drone-driven warfare, highlighting the need for the United States to adapt and prepare for this future [3][4] - The analysis indicates that the attack was meticulously planned over years, involving extensive intelligence gathering, coordination, and internal cooperation within Iran [5][6] - The report points out that the situation with Hezbollah's weakened presence created an opportunity for Israel to move resources into Iran undetected [7][8] - The analysis suggests that Israel's actions are aimed at dismantling the "axis of resistance" [13] - The report mentions that the world doesn't need to ask for America's permission anymore, Israel can move forward independently [21] Iranian Nuclear Program & Regional Security - The report highlights concerns about Iran's enriched uranium stockpile, which reportedly surged by 50% and could potentially create ten nuclear weapons [10] - The analysis suggests that Israel perceived an opportunity to act preemptively, believing Iran's defenses were vulnerable [12] - The report anticipates potential retaliation from Iran through its paramilitaries and proxies, but expresses hope that it won't escalate into a large-scale war [16][17] US Military Preparedness & Global Influence - The report criticizes the US for not producing enough drones and emphasizes the need to accelerate drone production and modernize the industrial base [19] - The analysis suggests a shift towards a new normal where America can't dictate terms to the rest of the world [22]
Israel strikes nuclear targets in Iran: How this could reshape the Middle East #politics
Bloomberg Television· 2025-06-13 16:01
Israel has carried out unprecedented strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities and military leadership. Where things go next could reshape the region. For years, people have speculated that Israel could strike Iran's nuclear facilities.But the scope and scale of these attacks, which also killed the head of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, shows a broader intent to weaken the regime. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel had no choice but to act preemptively, warning Iran was close to dev ...
Netanyahu on Iran Strikes: 'Operation Rising Lion’ Will Last as Many Days As It Takes | WSJ News
WSJ News· 2025-06-13 01:41
Geopolitical Risk & Security Concerns - Military operation "Rising Lion" launched to counter perceived Iranian threat to Israel [1] - Iran possesses enough highly enriched uranium for nine nuclear weapons [1] - Iran is taking steps to weaponize enriched uranium, potentially developing a nuclear weapon within months [2] - Iran fired 300 ballistic missiles at Israel last year, each carrying a ton of explosives [4] - The increasing range of Iran's ballistic missiles poses a nuclear threat to Europe and eventually America [5] Nuclear Proliferation & Terrorism - Concern that Iran may provide nuclear weapons to terrorist proxies [4] - Risk of nuclear terrorism becoming a reality due to Iran's actions [5] Military Action & Targets - Strikes targeted Iran's nuclear enrichment program, weaponization program, main enrichment facility in Natans, leading nuclear scientists, and ballistic missile program [3]