The United States has moved B-2 bombers to the Pacific island of Guam, two U.S. officials confirmed to Reuters on Saturday. The deployment comes as President Donald Trump weighs whether the U.S. should participate in **Israel’s military strikes against Iran.
However, it is unclear whether the bomber deployment is directly related to rising tensions in the Middle East.
Potential Use of B-2 for Iran’s Nuclear Program
The B-2 bomber is capable of carrying the 30,000-pound GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator, a weapon specifically designed to penetrate deeply buried targets.
Experts believe this bomb could potentially be used to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities, including the Fordow facility, which is located underground.
Details of the Deployment Remain Vague
The U.S. officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, did not disclose further details about the bomber deployment.
One official mentioned that no additional orders had been issued for the bombers to move beyond Guam. The exact number of B-2 bombers being deployed also remains undisclosed.
The Pentagon has not yet responded to requests for comment on the matter.