US Drops 5,000-Pound Bunker Buster on Iran’s Hardened Missile Sites Near Hormuz

Reports say the U.S. used the new 5,000-pound GBU-72/B bunker‑buster against hardened Iranian anti-ship missile sites along the Strait of Hormuz, part of efforts to secure international shipping. CENTCOM confirmed the weapon’s use, describing it as a 5,000-pound penetrator, but did not publicly name the munitions, and it remains unclear whether this marks the weapon’s first combat deployment. The strike underscores reliance on deep-penetration weapons to target buried defenses and could have broader implications for regional security and global energy markets.