The American weapon which could spell the end of Iran’s nuclear sites

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Experts believe only Washington has the weapons capable of halting Iran’s nuclear programme

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As Israel launches its unprecedented military effort to eradicate Tehran’s nuclear programme by force, experts suggest only the US has the weapons capable of doing so.

Since prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced “Operation Rising Lion” last Friday, Israel has struck near multiple nuclear facilities, including at Natanz and Isfahan, while assassinating a host of Iran’s top military commanders and nuclear scientists.