U.S. Allegedly Plans Weekend Bombing Campaign Against Iran to Mitigate Market Impact
Legendary investigative journalist Seymour Hersh reports that the U.S. is preparing a large-scale bombing operation against Iran, targeting key nuclear facilities such as the Fordow uranium enrichment site. The attack, allegedly delayed until the weekend to avoid destabilizing Wall Street, aims to remove Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei from power—though the mechanism remains unclear.
U.S. officials cited by Hersh claim the operation will involve bunker bombs capable of penetrating Fordow's underground centrifuges. The timing appears calculated to minimize market fallout, with trading floors closed during the initial strike. Iran recently produced 900 pounds of 60% enriched uranium at Fordow, nearing weapons-grade levels.