The Folly of Bombing Pickaxe Mountain: A Geological Reality Check The US military's reliance on bunker busting bombs has been a cornerstone of its arsenal for decades, touted as a game changer in asymmetric warfare.
However, the recent revelation that these munitions might be ineffective against Iran's underground nuclear facility at Pickaxe Mountain raises serious questions about their efficacy.
Pickaxe Mountain is located deep within the Zagros mountain range and boasts a unique composition – a mix of andesite rock and limestone deposits – that makes it virtually impregnable to even the most advanced weapons.