US Airstrike on Iran Near Hormuz: Powerful Bunker Buster Bombs Target Missile Bases

Amid the Hormuz crisis, Iranian missile sites are the target of heavy US airstrikes.

The United States military reported using powerful 5,000-pound deep penetrator bombs to strike hardened Iranian missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to restore safe passage through the critical waterway. According to US Central Command, the targeted sites housed anti-ship cruise missiles that posed a serious threat to international shipping. The strikes come after Iran closed the strait in response to ongoing conflict involving the US and Israel. As the route handles nearly one-fifth of global oil supply, the disruption has significantly impacted maritime trade and triggered a sharp rise in global energy prices, raising concerns over economic stability and supply chains worldwide.

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Despite the lack of support from allies, Trump defends his decision to go to war with Iran.

The US decision followed resistance from allies, including NATO, who declined Donald Trump’s request to help secure the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions with Iran. Trump expressed frustration over the lack of support, arguing the conflict serves global interests by preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons, a claim Tehran denies, insisting its program is peaceful. Despite resentment toward allies, Trump said he accepts bearing responsibility for the conflict. Influenced in part by Benjamin Netanyahu, he described the war as driven by his instincts about Iran’s threat and said it would end when he decides.

Approximately 5,000-pound deep penetrator bombs

A 5,000-pound “bunker buster” like the GBU-28 is designed to destroy fortified underground targets such as missile silos and nuclear facilities. Developed by the United States Air Force, it uses precision guidance and delayed detonation to maximize internal damage.