Multiple U.S. B-2 Spirit stealth bombers departed Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri Friday night, heading west over the Pacific, likely en route to Guam, according to flight data reviewed by CNN. The deployment, though not a confirmed operation order, is seen as a strategic signal as President Donald Trump weighs the use of military force against Iran’s fortified Fordow nuclear site.
🛑 Key Details:
• The B-2 is the only U.S. aircraft capable of carrying the GBU-57 “Massive Ordnance Penetrator” (30,000 lbs), capable of breaching underground nuclear bunkers.
• Flight paths confirm aerial refueling over Kansas, California, and Hawaii, with six additional KC-135 tankers stationed at Diego Garcia — an Indian Ocean base that provides refueling capability en route to Iran.
• Eight KC-135s from Altus AFB supported two waves of aircraft, tagged with the MYTEE callsign — known to correlate with B-2 bomber missions.
• Trump, who has spent the week in the Situation Room, insists the two-week decision window is the “maximum,” suggesting a decision could come much sooner.
• National Security meetings are being held throughout the weekend as the White House weighs direct military intervention.
🧠 Analysis:
This pre-positioning of assets may be deterrence, pressure, or preparation — but the movement of nuclear-capable bombers with global reach is a powerful message. Any U.S. involvement would mark a significant escalation in the Israel–Iran war and could shape the next phase of regional conflict.
