US deploys B-1 bomber in major escalation against Iran: Axios
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The United States has significantly ramped up its military campaign against Iran, deploying a B-1 long-range bomber on Tuesday to strike Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets.
This marks the first use of the B-1 since fighting resumed about 12 days ago, according to US officials cited by Axios.
The B-1 Lancer, known for its ability to carry heavy bomb loads—including up to two dozen 2,000-pound bombs or dozens of cruise missiles—and fly at supersonic speeds at low altitudes, flew from a base in the United Kingdom.
Its deployment signals a notable escalation in the ongoing US strikes against Iran over a dispute on the Strait of Hormuz.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) described Tuesday's broader strikes as targeting "Iranian military operations centers, maritime capabilities, aircraft hangars, drone storage facilities, and military logistics infrastructure."
While CENTCOM did not specifically highlight the B-1 in its public statement, officials confirmed to Axios its role in hitting IRGC assets.
This mission comes amid a series of intensified US airstrikes, now stretching into multiple consecutive nights.
Iran has responded with attacks on what it says are US allies and assets in the region, including strikes on bases in the Gulf region.
