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.
Talks in Paris between U.S. officials and European leaders have kickstarted a new diplomatic format aimed at shaping Ukraine's post-war future, with the involvement of Europe’s three most powerful countries.
A gunman opened fire at Florida State University on Thursday, killing two people and injuring four others before being shot by police. The attacker, identified as 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, is the son of a Leon County deputy sheriff.
A federal grand jury has indicted Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing a top UnitedHealth executive in New York last year, paving the way for prosecutors to seek the death penalty.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday that Russia has reduced strikes on energy facilities but redirected attacks toward civilian infrastructure, undermining a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement.
Hamas has rejected Israel’s latest offer of a temporary truce in Gaza, instead demanding a comprehensive agreement that would end the war and include a full prisoner exchange.
Severe rainfall on April 17 led to flooding and landslides in the Piedmont region, prompting a large-scale emergency response from over 400 firefighters.
Hamas has proposed a deal to exchange all hostages for a set number of Palestinians jailed by Israel, rejecting an interim truce and calling for broader negotiations to end the war in Gaza.
A yellow fever outbreak in Colombia has prompted a nationwide health emergency, with 74 confirmed cases and 34 deaths since last year. The central-western Tolima region is facing the highest number of cases.
Following the U.S. tariff impositions, President Donald Trump revealed that China has sought discussions, but he will delay any agreement on TikTok until the trade issues with China are addressed.
Cambodia welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state visit, as the two countries explored opportunities for expanded cooperation against the backdrop of shifting global trade conditions.
The Russian ruble has emerged as the top-performing currency globally in 2025, registering an impressive 38% appreciation against the US dollar since the beginning of the year, according to a report by Bloomberg.
A small plane crashed near Kopake, New York, on April 13, killing at 6 people. The Mitsubishi MU-2B aircraft, carrying six people, went down under unclear circumstances. This marks the second aviation accident in New York in a week, raising safety concerns.
Several regions in Ukraine faced heightened alert on Palm Sunday, as reports of explosions and missile threats drew public attention and official responses.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for April 16th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Iran and Armenia conducted joint military exercises on April 9–10 along their shared border, focusing on counterterrorism reinforcing regional stability. The exercises involved high-level military personnel and were aimed at neutralising simulated terrorist threats targeting border checkpoints.
Severe rainfall on April 17 led to flooding and landslides in the Piedmont region, prompting a large-scale emergency response from over 400 firefighters.
Hamas has proposed a deal to exchange all hostages for a set number of Palestinians jailed by Israel, rejecting an interim truce and calling for broader negotiations to end the war in Gaza.
A yellow fever outbreak in Colombia has prompted a nationwide health emergency, with 74 confirmed cases and 34 deaths since last year. The central-western Tolima region is facing the highest number of cases.
Following the U.S. tariff impositions, President Donald Trump revealed that China has sought discussions, but he will delay any agreement on TikTok until the trade issues with China are addressed.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has announced that President Donald Trump will visit Rome, with potential meetings involving EU representatives during his stay.
Severe rainfall on April 17 led to flooding and landslides in the Piedmont region, prompting a large-scale emergency response from over 400 firefighters.
Hamas has proposed a deal to exchange all hostages for a set number of Palestinians jailed by Israel, rejecting an interim truce and calling for broader negotiations to end the war in Gaza.
A yellow fever outbreak in Colombia has prompted a nationwide health emergency, with 74 confirmed cases and 34 deaths since last year. The central-western Tolima region is facing the highest number of cases.
Following the U.S. tariff impositions, President Donald Trump revealed that China has sought discussions, but he will delay any agreement on TikTok until the trade issues with China are addressed.
Cambodia welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state visit, as the two countries explored opportunities for expanded cooperation against the backdrop of shifting global trade conditions.
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