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How a U.S. Bomb Could Cripple Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions

2025/6/18
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Benoit Faucon: 我认为美国拥有一种可以摧毁伊朗最深层地下核设施的终极武器——大规模穿透弹。除了空袭,还有其他风险更高的选项,比如突击行动,但空袭的最佳选择是使用美国的B-2隐形轰炸机。然而,以色列并没有B-2轰炸机,这意味着美国可能需要帮助以色列。问题在于,美国拥有一种独特的能力,如何将其转移给以色列,或者如何使以色列的袭击看起来像是美国支持的袭击,这是一个难题。如果美国介入,伊朗可能会因此责怪美国,但伊朗不希望与美国开战。此外,局势升级可能会危及波斯湾的航运,胡塞武装可能会增加袭击,无论美国是否决定干预,对美国资产和该地区的航运都存在风险。因此,美国海军在波斯湾水域的部署有所增加,即使他们不决定干预,也需要加强部署,以避免该地区其他国家卷入冲突。

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This chapter discusses the potential use of a massive ordnance penetrator, a bunker-buster bomb, by the U.S. to disable Iran's underground nuclear facilities. The implications for U.S. involvement in the conflict and the risks to regional stability are explored.
  • Israel's attack on a nuclear facility in Tehran.
  • The potential use of a 30,000-pound bunker-buster bomb.
  • The U.S.'s unique capability and potential involvement.
  • Risks of escalation and impact on regional shipping and U.S. assets.

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A.M. Edition for June 18. Israel hits a nuclear facility) in Iran’s capital, even as its ultimate target remains just out of reach. WSJ Middle East correspondent Benoit Faucon) discusses the American weapon) that could change that. Plus, the Senate passes legislation to regulate stablecoins) pegged to national currencies in a key victory for the digital-asset industry. And Amazon’s CEO admits AI is likely coming for our jobs). Luke Vargas hosts. 

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