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October 7, 2009

Report: Pentagon Boosts Development of Iran-Focused Bombs
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ABC News is reporting the US military could be speeding up plans for a
possible attack on Iranian nuclear facilities. The Pentagon recently won
congressional approval to shift millions of dollars in defense spending
toward development of a bunker-busting bomb known as the Massive
Ordnance Penetrator. The bomb is designed to strike targets deep below
ground. It’s said to have little use for military operations in Iraq or
Afghanistan but would be ideal for striking underground Iranian
facilities.



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