Four US B-2 stealth bombers, accompanied by aerial refueling tankers, have reportedly departed from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri, raising speculation about a potential preemptive strike on Iran’s underground Fordow nuclear facility.
According to flight tracking data and confirmed by US defense officials, the aircraft are heading toward the US Naval Base in Guam in the Pacific Ocean. From there, the bombers could potentially be redirected to the strategic US base at Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean — a location within range of Iranian targets.
Fordow facility possibly in crosshairs
The movement comes amid growing tensions between the US and Iran, with President Donald Trump indicating that a decision on military action could be made “in the next two weeks.”
British media reports say that Trump is seriously considering authorizing a strike on Iran’s Fordow enrichment plant — a heavily fortified underground nuclear facility located 300 feet beneath a mountain. The site, near the city of Qom, is one of Iran’s most critical nuclear infrastructure hubs, alongside Natanz and Isfahan.
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The B-2 bomber is the only aircraft capable of deploying the Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP), a 30,000-pound precision-guided “bunker-busting” bomb designed specifically to target and destroy deeply buried military facilities.
Strategic significance of B-2 movement
The B-2 Spirit bomber, with a unit cost of approximately $2.1 billion, is considered the most advanced and expensive aircraft in the US arsenal. Its stealth capabilities, global range, and ability to deliver nuclear and conventional payloads make it central to any high-risk strike operation.
While the Pentagon has yet to issue an official statement regarding the bombers’ mission, military analysts view the deployment as a clear signal of readiness and deterrence — especially given the timing and potential targets involved.
On June 19, the White House had said that US President Donald Trump was expected to decide within the next two weeks whether the United States will engage militarily in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict.
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In a statement to reporters, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Trump was weighing the possibility of US involvement, citing the potential for diplomatic engagement with Tehran.
“Based on the fact that there’s a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future, I will make my decision whether or not to go within the next two weeks,” Leavitt quoted the president as saying.
Leavitt said the US administration considers it a fact that “Iran has never been closer to obtaining a nuclear weapon,” adding that the president continues to receive regular briefings from intelligence agencies and the National Security Council.
