Iran Strikes 15 Years In The Making, Joint Chiefs Chairman Says

Imagery released June 25 of a GBU-57 MOP test. Credit: Defense Department

Imagery released June 25 of a GBU-57 MOP test.

Credit: Defense Department
The U.S. strikes on Iran’s Fordow Nuclear Enrichment facility were 15 years in the making, starting with a Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) meeting, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says. Gen. Dan Caine provided background into the mission June 26 as reports questioned the...
Brian Everstine

Brian Everstine is the Pentagon Editor for Aviation Week, based in Washington, D.C.

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