In a major escalation between Israel and Iran, the Israeli Air Force launched a powerful overnight airstrike on June 13 targeting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.
The operation involved one of Israel’s most advanced and lethal weapons: the MPR-500 guided bomb, designed to penetrate fortified underground bunkers.
According to a detailed report by Army Recognition, Israeli F-15I "Ra'am" and F-16I "Sufa" jets participated in the strike, deploying multiple MPR-500 bombs equipped with precision guidance systems such as JDAM, Lizard, and Paveway II. The bombs were aimed at sensitive Iranian nuclear sites, including hardened underground uranium enrichment facilities, as well as command and control centers.
Developed by IMI Systems (now part of Elbit Systems), the MPR-500 is a 227-kilogram bomb known for its pinpoint accuracy and exceptional bunker-penetrating capability. It can pierce over one meter of reinforced concrete and disperses over 26,000 deadly fragments across an area of roughly 2,200 square meters.
