The message may be subtle, but it flies on heavy wings. Six B-2 bombers have quietly taken position at a U.S.-British base on Diego Garcia, a remote island in the Indian Ocean. The timing is no accident.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the movement during a visit to Panama, leaving the intent deliberately open. Asked if it was a signal to Iran, he replied, “We’ll let them decide,” before stressing America’s commitment to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
The deployment coincides with a new chapter in U.S.-Iran diplomacy. President Donald Trump said direct nuclear talks with Iran would begin on Saturday, though Iran insists the discussions will remain indirect and hosted in Oman. Trump has warned that failure to reach a deal would place Iran “in great danger.”
B-2 bombers are among the most advanced aircraft in the American arsenal, capable of carrying the GBU-57, a 30,000-pound bunker-busting bomb built to strike fortified underground targets. With just 20 in service, their deployment is rare, and always intentional.
Military analysts say their presence could be tied to contingency planning, not just posturing. While the aircraft have previously targeted Houthi positions in Yemen, many see their real value as a deterrent aimed squarely at Tehran’s underground nuclear facilities.
Trump doubled down on the pressure Wednesday, saying military action remains on the table. “If it requires military, we’re going to have military,” he told reporters. “Israel will, obviously, be the leader of that, no one leads us, we do what we want.”
Western nations accuse Iran of enriching uranium far beyond civilian needs, though Tehran maintains its programme is peaceful. U.S. officials say the next phase depends on Tehran’s response, both at the negotiating table and on the ground.
The B-2s may not be speaking, but they are watching.
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