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a day ago
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Israel's Netanyahu implies Jewish state can attack Fordow without US help
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly implied that his country is capable of attacking all of Iran's nuclear facilities — even the secretive Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant, which is believed to be buried half a mile under a mountain. Netanyahu insisted the Jewish state 'will achieve all our objectives' despite many military experts doubting that the Jewish state has the capabilities of taking out the underground nuclear facility site. 'We will achieve all our objectives and hit all of their nuclear facilities. We have the capability to do that,' Netanyahu said when asked by a reporter about Fordow specifically. Israel has struck several Iranian nuclear sites since launching its 'Operation Rising Lion' airstrikes on the Islamic Republic, including a primary facility in Natanz, as well as ones near Tehran and Isfahan. The Israelis have also taken out over a dozen top Iranian scientists and key military brass as well. Fordow, meanwhile, has loomed large over President Trump's decision on whether or not the US should enter the Israel-Iran conflict. 5 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed that his country can hit all of Iran's nuclear facilities. via REUTERS 5 Israel has bunker buster bombs, but is believed to lack the heavy-duty type that could destroy Fordow. Merrill Sherman / NY Post Design Many military analysts have said that the US is Israel's only ally with advanced bombers within range that could carry heavy bunker-buster bombs to take the secretive site out. However, there is some debate among analysts about whether the US can even successfully destroy Fordow with those high-powered bombs. The president said Thursday he would make his final decision on whether to strike Iran in the 'next two weeks,' because he's still hoping for negotiations. 'Based on the fact that there's a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future, I will make my decision whether or not to go within the next two weeks,' Trump said in a statement read aloud by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt Thursday. The commander in chief has faced a MAGA revolt among his base over the conflict, with prominent allies such as Steve Bannon and Tucker Carlson demanding the US stay out of the rapidly escalating situation. 5 Fordow is widely seen as one of the most complicated Iranian nuclear facilities to penetrate. Merrill Sherman / NY Post Design Netanyahu said that the decision of whether the US should enter the conflict is 'entirely' up to Trump. 'He'll do what's good for the United States, and I'll do what's good for the State of Israel,' the prime minister said, adding, 'as the saying goes — every contribution is welcome.' Over the weekend, Netanyahu defended Israel's decision to attack Iran and brushed aside questions about Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's testimony earlier this year that the intelligence community has assessed that 'Iran is not building a nuclear weapon.' 'The intel we got and we shared with the United States was absolutely clear — was absolutely clear — that they were working in a secret plan to weaponize the uranium,' Netanyahu said on a special edition of Fox News' 'Special Report with Bret Baier' Sunday. 5 The Israel-Iran conflict has been rapidly escalating since Israel launched its preemptive strikes last week. IRANIAN SUPREME LEADER'S WEBSITE/AFP/POOL/AFP via Getty Images 'They were marching very quickly. They would achieve a test device and possibly an initial device within months and certainly less than a year,' he added. 'I think we have excellent intel in Iran.' Trump has since told reporters he believes Iran is close to a nuke in a rebuke of Gabbard. Gabbard later downplayed murmurs of daylight between her and Trump on that assessment. For years, Netanyahu has warned that Iran was close to finishing a nuclear weapon. Iran had been enriching uranium up to 60% purity before Israel's attack. Typically, 90% enrichment is seen as the weapons-level threshold, but scientists at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have noted that it's easier to get from 60% to 90% enrichment than it is to get to 60%. Iran has denied that it is pursuing a nuke, insisting it was only enriching uranium for peaceful means. However, 60% enrichment is not needed to achieve nuclear power for peaceful means. Last week, the IAEA disclosed a 22-page unclassified report about Iran's nuclear program that did not provide evidence that the regime was after a nuke, but raised concerns about its enrichment levels. 'The Agency has no credible indications of an ongoing, undeclared structured nuclear programme of the type described above in Iran and notes the statements of the highest officials in Iran that the use of nuclear weapons is incompatible with Islamic Law,' the report said. Skeptics have argued that Israel's attack came in the middle of US negotiations with Iran over the theocratic regime's nuclear program and have speculated that Israel is taking advantage of Tehran's weaknesses after its proxies have been battered since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack.
New York Post
3 days ago
- Politics
- New York Post
The 15-ton mega bomb which could destroy Iran's last nuclear facility – and why Israel can't deliver it
Israel needs a 15-ton 'bunker buster' bomb to destroy the last untouched nuclear facility in Iran, but only the US has one. Such a powerful weapon – the largest non-nuclear bomb in the US arsenal – is needed because the target, Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant, is built some 300 feet inside a mountain near the city of Qom, two hours south of Tehran. The heavyweight explosive is known as a GBU-57A/B Massive Ordnance Penetrator and was designed by Boeing for the United States Air Force. Its huge weight means it can only be delivered with a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber – a jet Israel's air force does not possess. 6 The above illustration shows how bunker busters penetrate concrete before exploding inside. Merrill Sherman / NY Post Design 6 John Spencer was in proximity to a bunker buster much smaller than than the one that may be used in Iran. He described the experience as 'teeth rattling.' Courtesy of John Spencer 'The United States controls the bomber and the bomb,' John Spencer, chair of urban warfare studies at the Modern War Institute at West Point military academy, told The Post. 'It would be an American plane and an American munition.' The missile cost over $500m for the US army to develop, and was built to specifications which would allow it to penetrate deep enough into the Fordow plant to destroy the nuclear centrifuges in the complex, according to a 2013 article in the Wall Street Journal, which said at that time 20 of the bombs had been manufactured for the US military. If the US does opt to help Israel with this extraordinarily powerful weapon, it will almost certainly turn the nuclear facility, protected by layers of granite and steel, to rubble. 6 An early prototype of the GBU-57A/B Massive Ordnance Penetrator bomb in a picture released by the Department of Defense. 6 A GBU-57 bomb, the very thing that may drop in Iran, at Whiteman Air Base in Missouri. AP 6 A different type of 'Bunker Buster' bomb, the 5000-pound GBU-37 being inspected by a soldier at a US air force base. REUTERS 'By weight and kinetic force, the GBU-57A/B Massive Ordnance Penetrator is designed to penetrate a certain amount of distance into the ground before it blows,' said Spencer. 'That's why these bunker busters are called Penetrators. They penetrate the ground before they explode. The explosion is strategically delayed.' Although the US has sold less powerful bunker buster weapons to Israel, they have declined to share the Massive Ordnance Penetrator with any of its allies, partly to ensure it retains an upper hand, according to various reports. As to what an explosion from a Massive Ordnance Penetrator would feel like, Spencer can only guess. 'I've seen 500 pounders, and they'll shake your teeth when they go off. It's like an earthquake. This will be much more than that.' However, minimizing the likelihood of a nuclear explosion or leak, said Spencer, 'this [explosion] is pretty contained,' He explained that since the bunker buster explodes so far underground, under such strong armor, it is unlikely to cause a nuclear reaction. Instead of breaking through the surface, rubble would cave in. 'The risk is for leakage, not an explosion.' 6 A B-2 Spirit, the stealth jet that carries state-of-the-art bunker busters. REUTERS US intelligence has long agreed Fordow is strategic to disabling the Iranian nuclear program. 'If you don't get Fordow, you haven't eliminated their ability to produce weapons-grade material,' Brett McGurk, who served as Middle East coordinator for several American presidents of both parties, recently told the New York Times. In a less than ideal scenario, a state-of-the-art bunker buster is not the only solution. It's also possible, said Spencer, that, without help from the US, Israel could do a jerry rigged attack on Fordow. 'Israel has cornered the market on what they call drilling,' said Spencer. 'They drop one bomb that reaches a certain depth, then another and another, at different angles, within seconds, to get to where they want to go. But you put multiple people and multiple aircraft at risk. The GBU is one and done.' Considering that option, Spencer concluded, 'There are many ways to destroy the nuclear program in Iran. But this is the effective and efficient one. It gets to the objective quicker and is the perfect solution.'
New York Post
4 days ago
- Politics
- New York Post
Inside Iran's Fordow nuclear site – a fortress in the mountains Israel likely needs the US and ‘bunker buster' bombs to topple
There's just one Iranian nuclear facility left on Israel's hit list — and it may be up to the US to take it out. Iran's Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant is a fortress built deep within the mountains — up to 300 feet underground. That's out of reach of Israel's known munitions. Only America's 15-ton bunker-buster bomb, GBU-57A/B Massive Ordinance Penetrator, is thought to be capable of touching it. 5 A satellite image of Iran's Fordow fuel enrichment plant. Merrill Sherman / NY Post Design While Israel has surprised Western intelligence in the past with the scope of their arms and strategies, nothing the Jewish state has shown off so far suggests it has the means to penetrate Fordow's defenses, said Nicholas Carl, a research manager at the American Enterprise Institute's Critical Threats Project. 'America is the only partner who can step in and do that,' Carl told The Post. So far, President Trump has suggested that he's much more interested in playing peacemaker than wading into the conflict on Israel's side. Completed in 2009, Fordow lies hidden in the mountains about 100 miles south of Tehran as one of three major nuclear enrichment sites in Iran. Iran has spent years fortifying the facility, which has been able to avoid most major attacks from Israel that target Tehran's nuclear program. 5 A map of Iran's nuclear facilities. Tam Nguyen / / NYPost Design 'Tehran has made sure the facility can survive airstrike attacks, making Fordow a much harder target than the other facilities that have been hit through the years,' Carl explained. While the base does not necessarily house the most advanced nuclear enrichment plants in Iran, it does have highly advanced centrifuges that are a prime target for Israel. Read the latest on the conflict between Israel and Iran 'The entire operation… really has to be completed with the elimination of Fordow,' Yechiel Leiter, the Israeli ambassador to the US, told reporters on Friday during the first wave of attacks. To reach those centrifuges, Israel would need America's so-called 'bunker busters,' bombs specifically designed to penetrate deep below ground to blow up its target. 5 An American 'bunker buster' bomb could destroy the Fordow plant. Merrill Sherman / NY Post Design The 'MOP' and other American bunker busters are several times more powerful than the 1-ton American-made bombs that the Israeli air force reportedly used to burrow underneath Beirut to kill Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah last year. It remains unclear if Israel has more powerful penetrating bombs than that on hand. But while Washington has the capability, the White House may not have the same initiative to lend its firepower for a direct strike against Iran. 5 Smoke rising from an oil storage facility in Tehran after an Israeli strike on June 16, 2025. AP 5 A building hit by an Iranian strike in Bnei Brak, Israel on June 16, 2025. Matan Golan/SOPA Images/Shutterstock 'The US, without a doubt, has a strategic interest to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons… but if we do get involved, we need to be cognizant of the risks involved,' Carl said. 'The US needs to calculate the outcome from this type of attack on Iran.' While Iran still has other nuclear enrichment bases scattered across the country, with another even more heavily fortified lab reportedly under construction, many analysts believe that the fall of Fordow would be necessary to fulfill Israel's ambition of ending Tehran's nuclear ambition once and for all. 'If you don't get Fordow, you haven't eliminated their ability to produce weapons-grade material,' Brett McGurk, who has served as Middle East coordinator for several American presidents, told The New York Times.
New York Post
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
NFL star Justin Tuck enjoys fine wines, country music and NYC dining
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Father's Day hits a little differently this year for Justin Tuck, former team captain and defensive end for the New York Giants. This is the first holiday without his dad, Jimmy Lee Tuck, who passed away in 2024. 'His presence was larger than life, his wisdom was boundless and his love for his family and God was unwavering,' says the two-time Super Bowl champ. 'His legacy lives on in everything I do, in the lessons he passed down to me and in how I raise my own sons [Jayce, 15, and Jonah, 11].' The retired NFL player, who's now a managing director at Goldman Sachs, tells Alexa that he and wife Lauran work together to 'instill values like hard work, integrity and perseverance' in their boys. 'Individually, I try to lead by example, showing them what it means to be a good man,' says the co-founder of Tuck's R.U.S.H. for Literacy foundation. 'Leadership isn't about being the loudest voice; it's about setting the standard through your actions.' Advertisement Some might say the Notre Dame and Wharton grad is also a leader in fashion. When he's not in a crisp suit and tie, he is all about a relaxed fit. 'I grew up on a farm in Alabama, so comfort is king,' says Tuck, 42. 'You'll usually catch me in a well-worn pair of jeans, a hoodie and sneakers. Nothing too flashy — just classic.' Here are the basics for getting Tuck's dapper — and untucked — looks. FAVORITE FOOTBALL GAME: EA Sports College Football 25 for PlayStation 11 Courtesy of GameStop 'My boys and I like to play College Football 25 on our PS5. There's nothing better than sitting down with them, controller in hand, and battling it out. It's a mix of trash talk, bonding and pure fun.' Advertisement 11 Courtesy of Men's Wearhouse 'Michael Strahan's collection never misses. His suits fit well, the fabrics are high-quality and they work for everything from business meetings to big events. My boys even love his suits, which says a lot!' Advertisement 11 Courtesy of Cadillac 'I drive a Cadillac Escalade because it blends power, luxury and comfort. Whether I'm heading to a meeting or road-tripping with my family, it delivers a smooth ride with all the modern tech I need.' FAVORITE KICKS: Air Jordan 14 G Golf Shoes 11 Donna Grace/NY Post Design Advertisement 'I love the game of golf and I love Jordans, so this collaboration was a match made in heaven. The design is sleek, the comfort is on point and it's a statement piece on or off the course.' FAVORITE WRIST CANDY: Apple Watch Series 10 11 Donna Grace/NY Post Design 'I rely on my Apple watch every day. With my schedule, efficiency is everything, and it helps me stay on top of my workouts, calls and messages. Whether I'm tracking my fitness goals or getting reminders about my next meeting, it keeps me locked in and productive.' 11 Donna Grace/NY Post Design 'I'll admit it — my wife put me onto this cleanser. She doesn't know I've been using hers … until now! It's an incredible product — gentle but effective, leaving my skin feeling clean and fresh without any dryness.' FAVORITE 'FIT: Rhone Coaches Jacket Advertisement 11 Courtesy of Rhone 'I like to keep things simple and Rhone's lightweight jackets are perfect for layering. Whether I'm traveling or just heading out for a casual day, their jackets are stylish, functional and comfortable.' 11 Courtesy of Target Advertisement 'My go-to music is modern country. It tells real stories — whether about faith, family or overcoming struggles.' FAVORITE FRENCH LIBATION: Petrus 2014 Pomerol Wine 11 Courtesy of Flask Fine Wines 'I have a deep appreciation for Petrus wine. It's one of the finest Bordeaux wines in the world — rich, smooth and complex, with deep fruit flavors and an incredibly long finish. It's not something you open every day; it's reserved for special moments when you really want to savor something exceptional.' Advertisement FAVORITE FITNESS WEAR: Embossed Patch Shorts 11 Courtesy of Actively Black 'It's more than just high-quality workout gear. It's a Black-owned brand with a mission, and that means something to me. Their pieces are stylish, durable and built for performance.' Advertisement FAVORITE FIX: Tatiana by Kwame Onwuachi Short Rib Pastrami Suya 11 Courtesy of Tatiana 'This place is creative, bold and tells a story through every dish. Chef Kwame is a genius in the kitchen. My favorite meal is the Short Rib Pastrami Suya made with Wagyu short rib, caraway coco bread and red cabbage. The meat just melts in your mouth and it's packed with flavor. The coco bread is the perfect complement.'
New York Post
07-06-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
Antonio Gelgado does little for $210K paycheck, records show
He wants to be New York's next governor, but Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado has been all but a no-show since getting his $210,000-a-year post three years ago, according to records and Albany insiders. Since being sworn in as Gov. Kathy Hochul's No. 2 on May 25, 2022, the lefty pol has racked up at least 411 days in which he took off or had easy shifts with only one scheduled event or meeting — or none at all, public schedules The Post obtained through a Freedom of Information Law request show. That's a whopping 41% of his first 1,011 days on the job, through Feb. 28. And his schedule has gotten only lighter since he publicly broke from Hochul in late February and announced he won't be seeking re-election, insiders said. 6 Since being sworn in May 25, 2022, New York Lt. Gov. and gubernatorial candidate Antonio Delgado has racked up at least 411 days in which he took off or had easy shifts with one – or no – scheduled events or meetings, records show. That's a whopping 41% of his first 1,011 days on the job through the end of February. Paul Martinka Delgado's schedules don't document vacations, but over the nearly three-year period he racked up a whopping 135 weekdays with no reported work. That translates into 27 weeks of vacation for an average working stiff. If you include weekends — and many statewide pols attend public events on weekends — he reported blank work schedules for 318 days, or nearly 32% of the time. 6 Delgado declined to provide information about his daily work schedules since he broke away from Gov. Kathy Hochul in February, fueling questions about what he's done since to justify his $210,000 yearly salary. Tam Nguyen/NYPost Design On dozens of other occasions, his shifts included one work-day activity: a half-hour or hour-long call with staff. The former two-term Hudson County congressman has since been plotting his campaign – which he announced Monday – to challenge Hochul in next year's Democratic primary, while still collecting a paycheck as lieutenant governor. 6 Delgado listens to Hochul present her 2026 executive state budget on Jan. 21 at the state Capitol. Hans Pennink 'It's no secret that the lieutenant governor rarely showed up for a full day of work, and there were plenty of times he didn't show up at all – even for the few initiatives he claimed were his big accomplishments,' said an Albany source familiar with Delgado's work habits. 'When it comes to the last few months, it's hard to know if he's been doing his day job at all.' The state's Executive Chamber stopped providing administrative support to Delgado on Feb. 28, and the governor's office said it's 'our understanding' that since that time Delgado 'has been utilizing state Senate systems for his calendar, email and other [work] purposes.' However, Mike Murphy, a spokesman for the Senate's Democratic majority, told The Post the upper house 'has nothing to do' with Delgado's schedule, adding the lieutenant governor has not attended a Senate session since parting ways with Hochul in February. New York's lieutenant governor by law also serves as the Senate president, a largely ceremonial title that carries little weight beyond casting tie-breaking vote in the rare case its needed. Delgado's campaign fliers boast he's traveled 'over 60,000 miles to over 1,000 events' as lieutenant governor to 'hear from New Yorkers' – a claim that reads more like fiction based on his available public schedules and insider accounts. 6 Hochul and Delgado in friendlier times after capturing Democratic nominations during the June 2022 primary. Stephen Yang His campaign website also touts his job duties include chairing New York's Hate and Bias Prevention Unit, the state's 10 regional economic development councils, and its Council on Community Justice – and that he 'oversaw the creation of the state's very first Office of Civic and Service Engagement.' However, his public schedule show only 31 instances where Delgado attended meetings or conducted business via phone or in person related to Hate and Bias Prevention Unit; 19 times for the regional economic development councils; 10 for the OSCE, and five for the COCJ. Much of Delgado's time was spent attending parades, ribbon cuttings and heritage events. He sporadically met with top state government leaders and various elected officials. By comparison, Hochul earned a reputation as a workhorse during her nearly seven years as lieutenant governor under then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Her re-election campaign declined comment. Robert Duffy, who served as lieutenant governor from 2011 through 2014 under Cuomo, said he was flabbergasted by Delgado's work ethic and The Post's findings. 'You can't be in one corner for a couple of days here and there, and then call it a week,' said Duffy, adding the job is not 'part-time.' 'It's at a minimum, five full days a week, but probably closer … to seven days a week to fulfill your responsibilities. But then, even at that schedule, you still feel like you're not accomplishing what you should. 'So the thought of having that many days off and for that length of time is shocking to me,' added Duffy. Duffy, for example, said he averaged attending about 20 regional economic development council meetings a month. 6 Former Lt. Gov. Robert Duffy said he found The Post's findings about Delgado's work schedules 'shocking.' David McGlynn As co-chair of the Finger Lakes REDC the past decade, Duffy said he knows first-hand Delgado never attended any of its meetings since becoming Hochul's No. 2. 'He's a very nice man, very smart, but I have to question his heart about wanting to take on a job like governor with a track record like that as lieutenant governor,' added Duffy. Delgado's campaign declined to provide The Post copies of his work schedules since the February break-up with Hochul, but it provided a link to one of his social media accounts that appears to show him attending at least 85 public events from March through May. The campaign also doubled down on its claim that Delgado has attended more than 1,000 events and traveled over 60,000 miles as lieutenant governor. 'Antonio is proud to serve the people of New York,' Delgado campaign spokesman Steven Ileka said. 6 Delgado greets a guest after giving a speech during the NYREC Emerging Leaders and Markets Conference at the Victoria Renaissance Hotel on Friday in New York City. Getty Images Ileka also pointed out that 'Hochul publicly praised Antonio for doing a 'phenomenal job' as recently as July – adding 'the only thing that's changed since then' was Delgado calling on then-President Joe Biden a week later to step down as the Democratic presidential nominee even as Hochul continued to campaign for Biden. 'We understand that challenging the status quo can be hard for some to handle, but New Yorkers deserve better leadership,' Ileka said. However, longtime Democratic consultant Hank Sheinkopf said he believes Delgado has no shot at unseating Hochul, — mostly because too many New Yorkers 'don't even know Delgado's alive.' 'They have no idea what he does, who he is, and where is!' Sheinkopf said. 'He has no presence. The idea that he could be governor is ridiculous.'
