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Claim Text: Dropped from a B-2 bomber, the 30,000-pound bomb, which includes more than 5,000 pounds of explosives, hits the ground at around supersonic speed before detonating.
Simplified Text: 30000-pound bomb dropped from B-2 bomber includes more than 5000 pounds of explosives hits ground at supersonic speed before detonating
Confidence Score: 1.000
Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "speed": "supersonic", "bomb_weight": "30,000 pounds", "explosives_weight": "more than 5,000 pounds" }
UUID: a11617c6-1452-418d-8e28-f9eb2c96fea2
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Created: February 15, 2026 at 1:36 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated: February 15, 2026 at 1:36 PM (6 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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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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