The United States has reportedly deployed advanced B-2 Spirit stealth bombers to its Pacific territory of Guam, according to multiple U.S. media sources. This strategic relocation comes as Washington evaluates potential military action against Iran.
These long-range aircraft possess unique capabilities to carry the GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator—a 30,000-pound "bunker-busting" bomb essential for targeting Iran's fortified Fordo nuclear facility. Buried approximately 100 meters beneath a mountain, the site is shielded by reinforced concrete and beyond the strike capacity of regional allies.
Though unconfirmed by the BBC, deployment timing coincides with President Trump's recent ultimatum giving Iran a two-week deadline to negotiate nuclear program limitations to avoid U.S. military intervention. Officials have not explicitly linked the bomber movement to ongoing Middle East conflicts.
Guam's selection as the staging base—despite the UK's Diego Garcia facility being geographically closer—reportedly prioritizes operational secrecy. A shift to Diego Garcia would have required British approval, potentially exposing UK installations to Iranian retaliation.
This development follows other notable U.S. military movements, including:
- Relocation of at least 30 aerial refueling tankers to European bases
- Deployment of USS Nimitz aircraft carrier from the South China Sea toward the Middle East
- Forward positioning of F-16, F-22, and F-35 fighter jets across Middle Eastern bases
Defense analysts note the repositioned tanker aircraft could support extended bombing operations by refueling strike fighters en route to potential targets.
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