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White House Bomb Request Raises Iran Attack Fears

HeadlineOct 26, 2007

Meanwhile, Democratic lawmakers are questioning whether a nearly $90 million request to fit B-2 bombers with “bunker-buster” bombs is part of preparations for an attack on Iran. Many of Iran’s nuclear facilities are believed to be underground. The Bush administration’s official request says the bombs are required “in response to an urgent operational need from theater commanders.” It gave no further details.

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