but allowing the US to bomb Iran directly from their states would be riskier for the Gulf monarchs. American bombers flew directly from Diego Garcia to hit targets in Iraq and Afghanistan during ...

"It appears President Trump has underestimated Iran's military capabilities," an Iranian analyst told Newsweek.

The Pentagon has sent at least six B-2 bombers – 30% of the US Air Force’s stealth bomber fleet – to the Indian Ocean island ...

In March 2025, up to 12 B-2 Spirit bombers were deployed to Diego Garcia and Pacific bases, signaling a bold U.S. stance against Iran and the Houthis. With stealth, range, and bunker-busting power, ...

The tension escalates as Mr Trump has warned of a military response against Iran unless it agrees to a deal with the US concerning ... NSF Diego Garcia, making the 3,800km-away base a target ...

A senior Iranian official told The Telegraph, London, that military commanders have been asked to target the joint UK-US base in an attempt to deter an attack on Iran. Some Iranian leaders suggest ...

The US has deployed six B-2 stealth bombers to Diego Garcia in response ... serves as a warning to Iran amid regional instability and ongoing US airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen.

Six B-2 bombers lay in wait on the Island of Diego Garcia in the middle of the Indian Ocean; the massive import of firepower was meant to set the Houthis and Iranians straight, but has the move ...

Mr Trump threatened a military response against Iran if it did not make a deal with the US over its nuclear programme ... bomber would certainly take off from NSF Diego Garcia, making the 3,800km-away ...

Six B-2 bombers lay in wait on the Island of Diego Garcia in the middle ... positions in Yemen as well as Iran, a fact noted on Wednesday evening by United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.

The U.S. military has deployed operational B-2 Spirit long-range nuclear stealth bombers at Diego Garcia ... Pezeshkian Rejects Talks With US Under Threats Iran Says Won't Negotiate Under ...

The B-2 bombers operating out of Diego Garcia have been reportedly using 30,000 lb GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators ...