Ross: Consider sending bunker-busters to Israel if Iran nuclear deal falls through

Ross: Consider sending bunker-busters to Israel if Iran nuclear deal falls through

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Congress has been urged to approve advanced munitions to Israel that could blow up Iranian nuclear weapons facilities. A former senior diplomat advised Congress to consider the sale of U.S. bunker-busters to Israel’s military. Dennis Ross, who served as adviser to several administrations, told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that […]

Report urges U.S. to sell Israel ‘MOP’ bunker-busters, B-52s to destroy Iran sites

Report urges U.S. to sell Israel ‘MOP’ bunker-busters, B-52s to destroy Iran sites

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States has been urged to sell bunker-busters and aircraft to Israel. The Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs has called on the administration of President Barack Obama to sell Israel weapons and platforms that could destroy Iran’s nuclear weapons infrastructure. In an article, the institute, deemed close to […]

Obama three times denied Israel’s request for MOP bunker-busters

Obama three times denied Israel’s request for MOP bunker-busters

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States, despite its latest $3 billion arms package, continues to deny an advanced bunker-buster munition to Israel. Officials acknowledged that the administration of President Barack Obama rebuffed at least three Israeli requests for the Massive Ordnance Penetrator, designed to destroy deep bunkers constructed by Iran and North Korea. […]

U.S. Air Force takes delivery of 30,000-pound Massive Ordnance Penetrator

U.S. Air Force takes delivery of 30,000-pound Massive Ordnance Penetrator

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The U.S. military has acquired a massive bomb designed to destroy underground nuclear facilities in Iran. Officials said the U.S. Air Force has taken delivery of a new bomb meant to penetrate and destroy underground facilities. They said the Air Force first received the Massive Ordnance Penetrator in September under […]