Weapons is the only one that is known to destroy strongly protected nuclear facilities, such as those of the Iranian underground complex of Fordow
B-2 stealth bombers from the United States Air Force took place on Saturday (21) from the Whiteman Air Base in Missouri, and crossed the Pacific Airspace in the midst of tension climbing in the Middle East. Movement occurs while President Donald Trump will evaluate Israel united in attacks against the Iranian nuclear program. At least two bombers were tracked after takeoff, accompanied by eight KC-135 refueling aircraft.
Military sources indicate that airplanes may be destined for American bases in Guam, Pacific, or Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean – the latter considered ideal for possible attacks on Iran for being out of reach of Iranian ballistic missiles.
The B-2 Spirit is the only US aircraft capable of launching the 13.6-ton GBU-57 antibunker bomb that can penetrate up to 61 meters underground before exploding. It is the only weaponry known with the capacity to destroy strongly protected nuclear facilities, such as those of the Iranian underground complex of Fordow. Each bomber can carry up to two of these bombs.
Israel, who began attacks against Iranian targets about a week ago, has no equivalent weaponry. The declared objective of the Israeli government is to completely eliminate the nuclear capacity of Iran and weaken its military structure. In response, Tehran has fired missiles and drones, and allied groups such as Yemen’s Houthis threaten to resume attacks on US ships if the US advances with bombing.
The White House did not officially commented on the bombing movement, but Trump plans to return to Washington later this Saturday for a national security meeting. On Thursday (19), the president said he would make a decision on military involvement within two weeks. A reinforcement of the US forces in the region is already underway, with the forecast that three aircraft carrier groups will be positioned soon.
B-2 movement increases diplomatic pressure on Iran, which had already resumed nuclear negotiations after previous US military actions in the region. However, with the advancement of the crisis and the risk of a new conflict, Tehran closely monitors the signs from Washington.
*Report produced with the aid of AI
