The connection between the bomber deployment and tensions in the Middle East remains unclear.
The B-2 can carry America’s 30,000-pound GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator, which is designed to obliterate targets buried deep underground. Experts believe this weapon could potentially be used to target Iran’s nuclear facilities, including Fordow.
The officials, who spoke under the condition of anonymity, did not provide additional details. One indicated that no forward orders had been placed for relocating the bombers beyond Guam. The number of B-2 bombers being deployed was not disclosed.
The Pentagon did not respond immediately to a request for comment.
Experts and officials are keeping a close eye on the B-2 bombers to determine if they will advance to a U.S.-British military base on the Indian Ocean island of Diego Garcia. Analysts suggest Diego Garcia is well-positioned for operations in the Middle East.
The United States had stationed B-2 bombers on Diego Garcia until last month, when they were replaced by B-52 bombers.
On Saturday, Israel reported the killing of a veteran Iranian commander during a series of attacks that escalated an air war lasting over a week, while Tehran insisted it would not negotiate regarding its nuclear program under threat.
Israel claims that Iran was nearing the development of nuclear weapons, while Iran contends its nuclear program is intended solely for peaceful purposes.
Trump mentioned that he would take up to two weeks to decide whether the U.S. should engage in the conflict alongside Israel, allowing enough time “to see whether or not people come to their senses,” he stated.
Reuters was the first to report this week on the movement of a significant number of tanker aircraft to Europe and additional military assets to the Middle East, including more fighter jet deployments.
An aircraft carrier currently in the Indo-Pacific is also being directed toward the Middle East.
