reveals movement of B-2 bombers as Trump weighs Iran options
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🛩️ What is the B-2 Bomber?
The B-2 Spirit is a stealth strategic bomber developed by Northrop Grumman for the United States Air Force. It’s one of the most advanced and expensive aircraft ever built, capable of penetrating heavily defended enemy airspace undetected.
🔧 Key Features of the B-2:
| Feature | Description |
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| Role | Long-range stealth bomber |
| Crew | 2 (pilot and mission commander) |
| Range | ~11,000 km (6,800 miles) without refueling |
| Payload | 40,000 lbs (18,000 kg) of conventional or nuclear bombs |
| Stealth | Radar-evading shape, radar-absorbent materials |
| Speed | High subsonic (~1,010 km/h or 628 mph) |
🧨 Weapons It Can Carry:
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Conventional bombs (JDAM, Mk 82, etc.)
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B61/B83 nuclear bombs
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Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) – a 30,000 lb bunker-busting bomb designed for underground targets like Iran’s nuclear facilities.
🎯 Why It’s Used in Iran Scenarios:
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Stealth: Can bypass radar systems to strike deep into fortified areas.
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Range: Can fly intercontinental missions without being detected.
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Precision strike: Perfect for pre-emptive or retaliatory strikes on nuclear or military infrastructure.
📍 Recent Movement:
As of June 2025, B-2 bombers were seen heading toward Guam and possibly Diego Garcia, indicating that the U.S. is positioning them in case of a strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities.