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Without access to the site, it may be quite some time before outside experts can gauge exactly how seriously Fordo was damaged, though a recent U.S. assessment described it as badly damaged.
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Outside experts may need time to gauge Fordo damage without site access U.S. assessment described Fordo as badly damaged
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News Article
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{
    "damage_level": "badly damaged",
    "assessment_source": "U.S."
}
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February 15, 2026 at 1:36 PM (2 months ago)
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February 15, 2026 at 1:36 PM (2 months ago)

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How a U.S. Strike on Fordo, Iran’s Nuclear Site, Might Have Played Out
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https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/08/20/world/middleeast/fordo-us-iran-nuclear-program-strike.html?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20250820&instance_id=160897&nl=the-morning&regi_id=122976029&segment_id=204256&user_id=b25c5730c89e0c73f75709d8f1254337

This article analyzes the potential impact of a US strike on Iran's Fordo nuclear facility, focusing on the bomb used, the facility's structure, and the site's geology. It examines how the GBU-57 bomb might penetrate the rock and the effects of the blast. Experts assess the potential damage and the variables involved.

Iran Nuclear Program Fordo Military Strike GBU-57 Geology Explosives Analysis

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