Reps. Josh Gottheimer and Mike Lawler have proposed the “Bunker Buster Act,” which would authorize former President Donald Trump to transfer B-2 stealth bombers and 30,000-pound “bunker buster” bombs to Israel if Iran restarts its nuclear weapons program. This proposal follows U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, which have been partially successful but may not have eliminated Iran’s nuclear capabilities. The bill aims to provide Israel with the necessary tools to deter Iran, as experts suggest Iran could resume uranium enrichment within months. The proposal highlights concerns about Iran’s potential to rebuild its nuclear program.
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President Trump authorized U.S. airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites—Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan—using B-2 stealth bombers. This action, following weeks of Israeli strikes, aimed to cripple Iran’s nuclear program and was justified as a preemptive measure to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. The strikes, a significant escalation, occurred despite Iranian threats of retaliation and risked a wider regional conflict. Trump announced the success of the operation via social media, asserting all aircraft had safely returned.
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B-2 stealth bombers have departed a US base for the western Pacific. This deployment follows Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s statement that the US military stands ready to execute any presidential order concerning Iran. The move is widely interpreted as a show of force, potentially in response to escalating tensions with the Iranian government. The specific mission of the bombers remains undisclosed.
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Two squadrons of B-2 stealth bombers, supported by eight KC-135 Stratotankers, departed Whiteman Air Force Base, likely heading toward Diego Garcia. This significant deployment, coinciding with a broader U.S. military repositioning in the Middle East, suggests a pre-planned, long-range operation. While no imminent strike is indicated, the deployment’s timing is noteworthy given current tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear program. The B-2’s unique ability to target heavily defended, underground facilities makes this movement particularly significant.
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John Q. Hosedrinker