Tag: GBU-57 bunker buster Iran

Why Israel and the U.S. are sure to encounter the limits of air power in Iran

By James Horncastle, Assistant Professor and Edward and Emily McWhinney Professor in International Relations, Simon Fraser University The United States has apparently answered Israel’s call to to become involved in the war between Israel and Iran. President Donald Trump had signalled a willingness for the U.S. to become involved in the conflict. He went so … Continue reading “Why Israel and the U.S. are sure to encounter the limits of air power in Iran”

What led to Trump pulling the trigger – and what happens next?

By Javed Ali, Associate Professor of Practice of Public Policy, University of Michigan In the early hours of June 22, 2025, local time, the United States attacked three nuclear facilities in Iran with “bunker buster” bombs and Tomahawk missiles.Following more than a week of Israeli strikes on various targets in Iran – which had prompted … Continue reading “What led to Trump pulling the trigger – and what happens next?”