Stealth in the Skies: US Deploys B-2 Bombers to Indian Ocean Amid Rising Tensions

Satellite images have revealed the deployment of multiple US B-2 nuclear-capable stealth bombers to Diego Garcia, a remote island in the Indian Ocean. This move, which accounts for nearly 30% of the US Air Force’s stealth bomber fleet, is widely interpreted as a strategic signal to Iran and Yemen amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. 

The Pentagon has not directly confirmed the deployment but has acknowledged an expansion of air assets in the region. Experts suggest that the presence of B-2 bombers at Diego Garcia enhances the US’s ability to conduct long-range precision strikes, particularly against deeply buried targets. The aircraft, known for their stealth capabilities and ability to carry nuclear weapons, are stationed within striking distance of Iran and Yemen, reinforcing the US’s deterrence posture. 

This development follows a series of warnings from US officials regarding Iran’s support for Houthi rebels and its nuclear ambitions. Analysts believe the deployment serves multiple strategic purposes, including reinforcing regional security, maintaining pressure on Iran, and ensuring continued US military operations in Yemen. 

Source Names: ABC News, Associated Press, Times of India, CNN.