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List of U.S. Bombs Used on Iran (So Far)

Note: There is no long historical list because the U.S. has rarely directly bombed Iran. Most confirmed usage comes from the 2025–2026 conflict.


1. GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP)

  • Also known as a “bunker buster bomb”
  • Weight: ~30,000 pounds (13,600 kg)
  • Used to destroy deep underground nuclear facilities

✔️ Used in strikes on:

  • Fordow nuclear site
  • Natanz facility

➡️ Around 14 bunker-buster bombs were reportedly dropped


2. GBU-31 / GBU-32 / GBU-38 (JDAM Bombs)

  • GPS-guided precision bombs
  • Known as Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAMs)

✔️ Usage:

  • About 250 JDAM bombs used in early stages of the war

➡️ Purpose:

  • Target military bases, infrastructure, and strategic sites

3. General “Bunker-Buster” Bombs (Category)

  • Includes multiple deep-penetration bombs
  • Designed to destroy hardened underground structures

✔️ Delivered by:

  • B-2 stealth bombers

➡️ Used extensively in nuclear facility attacks


4. Precision-Guided Bombs (Various Types)

  • Used in large quantities during airstrikes

✔️ Around:

  • 75 precision bombs dropped in a single operation

➡️ These include:

  • Laser-guided bombs
  • GPS-guided bombs

5. Cluster Munitions (Reported)

  • Bombs that release multiple smaller submunitions

⚠️ Reports suggest:

  • The U.S. may have used cluster munitions in Iran during the conflict

➡️ These are controversial due to civilian risk


Other Weapons Used (Not Bombs but Important)

Although your question is about bombs, it’s important to note the U.S. also used:

Tomahawk Cruise Missiles

  • Fired from submarines and ships
  • Used to strike targets like Isfahan

HIMARS Rocket Systems

  • Land-based rocket artillery
  • Used in large-scale strikes

Drones (MQ-9 Reaper, LUCAS)

  • Used for surveillance and attacks

Key Facts About U.S. Bombing in Iran

  • Over 3,000 guided munitions used in early conflict phases
  • More than 11,000 targets struck in one month
  • Focus was mainly on:
    • Nuclear facilities
    • Missile sites
    • Military infrastructure

Conclusion

The list of U.S. bombs used on Iran is relatively short but highly advanced, focusing on precision and deep-penetration weapons rather than traditional large-scale bombing.

The most important bombs include:

  • GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator
  • JDAM series bombs (GBU-31/32/38)
  • Other precision-guided and bunker-buster bombs

Modern warfare in this conflict shows a shift toward:

  • High-tech precision strikes
  • Fewer but more powerful bombs
  • Targeted destruction instead of widespread bombing

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