According to Western sources cited by security analyst Yair Goldblatt, tracking of B-1 bomber movements over Europe and refueling aircraft activity in the eastern Mediterranean suggests the heavy bomber may be used in the current wave of strikes on Iran. The report is unconfirmed.
Security analyst Yair Goldblatt reports, citing Western sources, that tracking data indicates a B-1 Lancer bomber may be participating in the ongoing strikes against Iran tonight. The assessment is based on the bomber's passage over Europe and the presence of refueling aircraft in the eastern Mediterranean. The Zioneer reported on Thursday night that US B-1B bombers were deploying toward the Middle East, with aircraft spotted moving from UK bases amid escalating strikes. That deployment was part of a broader US campaign against Iranian military targets. The Wall Street Journal had earlier reported that President Trump ordered the movement of B-1 bombers, along with special forces and fighter jets, to the region. If confirmed, the use of the B-1 in tonight's strikes would mark another significant escalation in the US campaign. The report remains unverified.
2 developments
- StrongUS officials confirm B-1 bomber strike on IRGC targets in Iran on Tuesday
- StrongUnverified Iranian reports claim 10–15 ballistic missiles fired at US bases in Jordan
- StrongIranian media: five missiles fired at US targets inside Iran
- DevelopingUS B-52 bomber crashes shortly after takeoff in California
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