Only the U.S. military has the 30,000-pound bomb capable of reaching the facility and the bomber that can carry it.

Israel's escalating conflict with Iran over its increased nuclear as brought up speculation about the possible use of one of America's powerful weapons in the conflict.

Trump has previously opposed further military entanglement in the region, favouring diplomatic talks with Tehran

The decision to launch a full-on attack on Iran would be in the gray area between the president’s powers as commander in chief and the Constitution’s mandate that only Congress can declare war.

US President Donald Trump dismissed an intelligence assessment by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard that Iran is not building nuclear weapons, saying he 'doesn't care' and insisting Iran is 'very close' to acquiring a bomb.

The president is now openly threatening Iran and reportedly seriously considering committing U.S. forces to Israel’s attack. Here’s the latest.

Fordo is Iran's extremely fortified underground nuclear facility, built inside a mountain to protect it from air attacks. It plays a key role in enriching uranium, which, according to the IAEA, has reached a level of 83.7% in 2023 - almost the threshold for nuclear weapons.

Israel and Iran both have little incentive to stop and no obvious route to outright victory. Much depends on President Trump.