US B-2 Stealth Bombers Deploy Toward Pacific as Trump Weighs Iran Strike Possibilities
Multiple U.S. Air Force B-2 stealth bombers departed from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri on Friday night, heading westward, according to flight-tracking data reviewed by CNN. The movement comes as President Donald Trump considers potential military responses, including a possible airstrike against Iran.
As of Saturday, the B-2 bombers were observed flying over the Pacific Ocean and appear to be en route to Guam, a key U.S. military base in the Indo-Pacific region. However, a U.S. defense official confirmed that no formal order has been issued for any operation involving the bombers.
Pentagon sources emphasized that the bomber deployment is not a signal of an imminent strike but rather a move to ensure strategic readiness. “This is about giving the president military options,” said one of the officials.
In addition to the B-2 bombers, eight KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft took off Friday night from Altus Air Force Base in Oklahoma. Over Kansas, they were recorded refueling two groups of aircraft with the call signs “MYTEE11” and “MYTEE21,” designations historically linked to B-2 bomber missions. These details were confirmed via air traffic control audio and live tracking data.
B-2 Spirit bombers are currently the only aircraft in the U.S. arsenal capable of carrying the Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP), a 30,000-pound bomb designed to target and destroy deeply buried bunkers. Defense experts point to the MOP as potentially the only weapon capable of damaging Iran’s heavily fortified Fordow nuclear facility.
The White House has not commented on the matter. President Trump is expected to convene with his national security team in the Oval Office both tonight and on Sunday to evaluate the ongoing situation with Iran.
Key Facts:
- B-2 bombers departed from Whiteman Air Force Base, likely heading to Guam.
- No official strike order has been issued, according to defense officials.
- Refueling support was provided mid-air by KC-135 Stratotankers over Kansas.
- Bombers are capable of carrying Massive Ordnance Penetrators (MOPs).
- Movement is part of a broader strategy to give Trump operational flexibility amid Iran tensions.
