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Time of India
19 hours ago
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- Time of India
‘Equip Israel with bunker busters': US lawmakers push bill to arm Tel Aviv if Iran goes nuclear - The Economic Times Video
Amid rising tensions with Iran, a new bipartisan bill in the U.S. Congress proposes authorizing the transfer of B-2 stealth bombers and 30,000-pound 'bunker buster' bombs to Israel if Iran resumes its nuclear weapons program. Backed by Reps. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) and Mike Lawler (R-NY), the proposed Bunker Buster Act would give President Donald Trump authority to equip Israel with advanced weaponry to counter Iran's nuclear threat.
Time of India
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Equip Israel with bunker busters': US lawmakers push bill to arm Tel Aviv if Iran goes nuclear
Amid rising tensions with Iran, a new bipartisan bill in the U.S. Congress proposes authorizing the transfer of B-2 stealth bombers and 30,000-pound 'bunker buster' bombs to Israel if Iran resumes its nuclear weapons program. Backed by Reps. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) and Mike Lawler (R-NY), the proposed Bunker Buster Act would give President Donald Trump authority to equip Israel with advanced weaponry to counter Iran's nuclear threat. Show more Show less
American Military News
a day ago
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- American Military News
New bill may let Trump give Israel B-2 bombers, ‘bunker buster' bombs
A new bill proposed by a pair of bipartisan lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives would provide President Donald Trump with authorization to give Israel B-2 stealth bombers and GBU-57 'bunker buster' bombs if Iran continues to develop a nuclear weapon following the U.S. military strikes on Iran's three main nuclear facilities. According to Fox News, Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) and Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) have proposed the Bunker Buster Act to give the president the ability to 'take actions to ensure Israel is prepared for all contingencies if Iran seeks to develop a nuclear weapon.' 'Iran, the leading state sponsor of terror, and one of America's top enemies, can never have a nuclear weapon,' Gottheimer said in a statement obtained by Fox News. 'That's why I strongly supported our military actions earlier this month. Iran has killed scores of Americans, including our service members, and repeatedly attacked our key democratic ally, Israel. Israel must be able to defend herself against Iran, and ensure that Iran cannot rebuild its nuclear capabilities.' READ MORE: Video: Massive intel operation that led to Iran strikes revealed by top Pentagon official According to Fox News, U.S. B-2 bomber pilots launched 14 GBU-57 'bunker buster' bombs against Iran's major nuclear facilities last month. Trump previously claimed that the result of the military strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities was 'total obliteration' and suggested that Iran's nuclear program was set back by 'decades.' While Israel conducted numerous strikes against Iran and eliminated a significant number of the Middle Eastern nation's military leaders and military infrastructure, Fox News reported that the U.S. ally does not currently have any GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators, which are the 30,000-pound 'bunker buster' bombs that were developed by the U.S. Air Force to destroy Iran's capability of producing a nuclear weapon. According to Fox News, while the United States had 19 operational B-2 stealth bombers as of last year, the United States does not provide any of its allies with the stealth bombers. In a statement obtained by the outlet, Lawler said, 'This bill gives the President the authority to equip Israel with the tools and training they need to deter Tehran and make the world a safer place.'
Roya News
a day ago
- Politics
- Roya News
US lawmakers push bill to arm 'Israel' with B-2 stealth bombers
A new bipartisan bill introduced in the US House of Representatives would give President Donald Trump the authority to allow 'Israel' access to American B-2 stealth bombers and bunker-busting bombs if Iran is found to be advancing its nuclear weapons program. The legislation, proposed by Democratic Congressman Josh Gottheimer and Republican Mike Lawler, is called the 'Bunker Buster Act' and aims to prepare 'Israel' for what lawmakers describe as a worst-case scenario. The bill allows for coordination on deployment, equipment use, and joint training—without transferring full ownership of the weapons. The move follows a recent US airstrike in which B-2 bombers reportedly dropped 14 GBU-57 bunker-busting bombs on Iran's Fordow nuclear facility, which President Trump claimed had 'completely destroyed' Iran's nuclear infrastructure. Simultaneously, reports say 'Israel' targeted senior Iranian military positions. 'Iran funds terrorism and has attacked both US troops and our ally 'Israel',' Gottheimer said. 'We must ensure 'Israel' can defend itself and prevent Iran from rebuilding its nuclear program.' Despite the damage, IAEA chief Rafael Grossi warned that Iran still has the capability to resume enrichment activities within months, or possibly weeks. The bill also comes amid rising tensions with Yemen. After the Houthis launched a missile toward Tel Aviv, US Ambassador to 'Israel' Mike Huckabee suggested sending B-2 bombers to strike Houthi targets.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
US bill would let Trump send B‑2 bombers and bunker busters to Israel if Iran's nuclear threat persists
Bipartisan bunker-buster bill could shift US military aid to Israel US and Israeli strikes targeted Iran's nuclear infrastructure IAEA confirms damage yet warns of Iran's nuclear rebound Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Reps. Josh Gottheimer (D‑N.J.) and Mike Lawler (R‑N.Y.) have introduced the Bunker Buster Act, granting Trump authority to send 30,000‑pound GBU‑57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators and B‑2 stealth bombers to Israel if Iran is found to still be developing nuclear weapons after recent strikes. The proposal aims to ensure that Israel has 'the tools and training they need to deter Tehran,' according to to Trump, 14 bunker-buster bombs were dropped on Iran's top nuclear facilities by B‑2 crews, which he said 'totally obliterated' the regime's nuclear program. Israel also launched airstrikes targeting Iranian military command centers and nuclear-linked sites. However, Israel lacks the specialized Massive Ordnance Penetrators and has no stealth bombers of its own. The US maintains 19 B‑2 bombers and does not transfer them to read: Big Beautiful Bill: Republican-led House pushes Trump tax bill closer to passage IAEA Head Rafael Grossi told RFI that Iran's centrifuges at the underground Fordow facility are 'no longer operational' post-strikes. But Grossi cautioned to CBS that Iran 'may again begin enriching uranium in a matter of months,' citing its retained industrial capability. 'It is clear that there has been severe damage, but it's not total damage… they will be able to start doing this again.'Trump, lawmakers push deterrent against Iran's nuclear revival'Iran, the leading state sponsor of terror… can never have a nuclear weapon,' Gottheimer said, adding that Israel 'must be able to defend herself' and stop Iran's nuclear proposal follows a Houthi missile strike on Israel, after which US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee suggested deploying B‑2 bombers to hit Houthi bases in Yemen, stating, 'Maybe those B2 bombers need to visit Yemen!'Also read: House Republicans say they expect to vote tonight on Trump's tax-cut bill B‑2 bombers have previously deployed to Yemen, striking Houthi targets in October, 2024. As Washington evaluates emerging threats in the Middle East, Congress weighs military assistance aligned with US–Israel defense priorities.
