US official sources confirmed that the United States used a B-1 bomber in the strikes on Iran, The Zioneer reports. The confirmation follows an earlier report, citing a single American official, that a B-1B Lancer had taken part in the overnight operation. The use of a heavy bomber marks a significant escalation in the US campaign against Iranian military infrastructure.
US official sources confirmed Thursday morning that the United States deployed a B-1 bomber in its strikes on Iran, placing the heavy bomber's involvement on the record. The Zioneer reported earlier at 06:18, citing a single American official, that a B-1B Lancer had taken part in the overnight operation. The confirmation from multiple official sources now corroborates that initial report.
Earlier Thursday at 03:47, The Zioneer reported that the US had stated its intention to attack Iran with heavy bombers, citing a circulating report. The overnight strikes marked the 12th consecutive night of the US aerial campaign, which CENTCOM confirmed began at 00:30 Jerusalem (5:30 PM ET). During the same wave, Iranian media reported at least two people killed in an airstrike on a border crossing near Iraq, as The Zioneer reported overnight.
The US has been conducting a sustained campaign against Iranian military infrastructure since late June, primarily targeting IRGC positions and missile sites, as The Zioneer has reported. The use of a B-1 strategic bomber, capable of carrying a large payload, signals a potential widening of the campaign's scope.
No further details on the specific mission or targets have been provided.
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