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GBU 57 MOP & Tomahawk – The Two U.S. Weapons Behind the Attack on Iran’s Nuclear Site

In a dramatic escalation of military action, the United States launched a highly coordinated strike against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure on June 22, 2025. Dubbed Operation Midnight Hammer, this operation marks the most significant U.S. offensive against Iran’s nuclear ambitions since the cyber operations of the early 2010s. The attack targeted three of Iran’s most fortified nuclear sites, including the notorious Far Frodo and Natans facilities, utilizing advanced weaponry designed to penetrate deep underground defenses.

Central to this operation were two cutting-edge weapons: the GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) and the BGM-109 Tomahawk cruise missile. The MOP, weighing in at approximately 30,000 pounds, is the U.S. military’s most formidable non-nuclear bunker-busting bomb, capable of piercing over 60 meters of rock and 200 feet of reinforced concrete. In a first for combat deployment, 12 MOPs were unleashed on the Far Frodo site, aimed at crippling Iran’s uranium enrichment capabilities.

Simultaneously, 30 Tomahawk missiles were launched from a U.S. submarine, striking key surface targets to neutralize air defenses and communication systems critical to Iran’s nuclear operations. These precision strikes were essential in paving the way for the stealth bombers carrying the heavier MOPs, ensuring a successful and strategic assault on Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

The operation not only underscores the U.S.’s commitment to countering nuclear proliferation but also showcases the lethal effectiveness of modern military technology in joint strike campaigns. As tensions escalate in the region, the implications of this decisive action will reverberate globally, raising questions about future U.S.-Iran relations and the ongoing struggle over nuclear capabilities. Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.

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