The United States has deployed B-2 Spirit stealth bombers to Guam, according to two US officials who spoke to Reuters, as President Donald Trump contemplates whether to join Israel's intensifying military operations against Iran.
While officials did not explicitly connect the deployment to the Middle East conflict, the timing coincides with growing speculation about potential US military involvement in strikes targeting Iran's nuclear facilities.
Strategic Capabilities and Positioning
The B-2 bombers are particularly significant in this context as they can deliver the 30,000-pound GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator, a weapon specifically designed to destroy deeply buried targets such as Iran's fortified Fordo nuclear facility.
Speaking on condition of anonymity, the officials declined to reveal how many aircraft had been relocated to the Pacific island. One official emphasized that "No forward strike orders have been issued," describing the movement as a precautionary measure. The Pentagon has yet to issue an official statement regarding the deployment.
White House Deliberations
The White House is reportedly engaged in active discussions regarding the scope and nature of potential US involvement. This comes amid mounting pressure from Israeli officials and Republican lawmakers who have called for Washington to "finish the job."
Andersen Air Force Base in Guam frequently serves as a strategic hub for long-range US air power in the Indo-Pacific region, making it a logical staging point for operations that could potentially extend to the Middle East.
This development occurs against the backdrop of escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, with international concerns growing about the potential for a wider regional conflict that could draw in major powers.
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