U.S. Deploys B-2 Bombers to Guam as Middle East Tensions Escalate

Washington: The United States is relocating B-2 stealth bombers to Guam, a Pacific island territory, as President Donald Trump considers potential U.S. involvement in Israel’s military actions against Iran, according to Reuters, citing two U.S. officials. The deployment comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, though it remains unclear if the move is directly linked to the ongoing conflict.

The B-2 bombers, capable of carrying the 30,000-pound GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator, are designed to strike deeply buried targets. Experts suggest this weapon could be used against Iran’s nuclear facilities, including the fortified Fordow site. The officials, speaking anonymously, provided no further details on the number of bombers being deployed or additional plans. One official noted that no orders have been issued to move the aircraft beyond Guam at this time.

Military analysts are closely monitoring whether the bombers might proceed to Diego Garcia, a U.S.-British military base in the Indian Ocean, which is strategically positioned for operations in the Middle East. Reuters previously reported the deployment of additional U.S. military assets, including tanker aircraft to Europe and fighter jets to the Middle East, signaling a broader military buildup in the region.

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The Pentagon has not yet responded to requests for comment on the B-2 deployment. As tensions between Israel and Iran persist, the strategic repositioning of these advanced stealth bombers underscores the U.S.’s preparedness to respond to potential developments in the region.