US Bomb Designed to Hit Targets like Iran Underground Nuclear Sites - World Eye News

The GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) is a 30,000-pound (13,600 kg)

guided bomb designed to penetrate deep into the earth and

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destroy underground targets, such as nuclear facilities.

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The MOP is the largest conventional bomb in the US arsenal.

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The MOP was developed in the 2000s as concerns grew over Iran's nuclear program.

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The bomb is designed to penetrate up to 200 feet (61 m) of earth and concrete.

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The MOP is carried by the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber.

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The MOP has never been used in combat.

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However, it has been deployed to the Middle East in response to the tensions between the US and Iran.

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