As the Iran-Israel conflict continues to escalate, the U.S. military has deployed B-2 stealth bombers from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri to Guam, drawing attention to the strategic positioning of these advanced aircraft in the region. The deployment follows growing concerns over the potential for further conflict, with experts noting that the bombers could be moved to Diego Garcia, a U.S. base in the Indian Ocean, to target Iran’s fortified Fordow nuclear site.
While Reuters reported that no formal order has been given to move the planes beyond Guam, the presence of the B-2s at the Pacific island has raised questions about their ultimate destination. The accompanying KC-135 Stratotankers, which enable midair refueling, suggest that the bombers may be preparing for a longer-range mission. Analysts indicate that Diego Garcia’s proximity to Iran—approximately 2,400 miles away—makes it a more strategic position for an attack on Fordow. The base’s deep-water port and long runway, capable of accommodating heavy bombers, further support this possibility.
The potential use of massive ordnance penetrators (MOPs), each weighing up to 30,000 pounds, has been highlighted as critical in targeting the Fordow site, which is believed to be deeply buried beneath complex terrain. Retired Navy Cdr. Jim