Israel set to receive over 3,000 US munitions to boost Air Force readiness for a major Gaza operation, with attention also on Iran; additional 10,000 munitions, frozen under Biden, released after Trump returned to White House
Re: B2 deployment. How far can the B-2 stand off but still be close enough to deploy weapons? Maybe the stealthy craft will stay "far away" and the B-1s, Strike Eagles and other stuff will come in closer.... Who knows.
Could be a feint as well or a warning to others who might feel like interfering with plans.
Re: B2 deployment. How far can the B-2 stand off but still be close enough to deploy weapons? Maybe the stealthy craft will stay "far away" and the B-1s, Strike Eagles and other stuff will come in closer.... Who knows.
Could be a feint as well or a warning to others who might feel like interfering with plans.
The B-2 bombers operating out of Diego Garcia have been reportedly using 30,000 lb GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators against underground Houthi targets.
theaviationist.com
JASSM-ER nor any other air-launched missile has the penetrating capability or the payload to destroy facilities dug in mountains. Only the GBU-57 does.
Israel prepared detailed plans to hit Iranian nuclear sites as early as May, aiming to set back Iran’s bomb program by over a year.
Nearly every scenario depended on American help, including airstrikes, commando raid protection, and missile defense against Iranian retaliation.
After internal debate, President Trump vetoed the strike in favor of indirect negotiations, giving Iran a deadline of a few months to negotiate limits on its program.
CENTCOM’s Gen. Kurilla, NSA Waltz initially explored support, while others (DNI Gabbard, Chief of Staff Wiles, SecDef Hegseth, Vance) warned a strike risked a wider war and doubted its efficacy.
The US repositioned two carriers (Harry S. Truman, Carl Vinson), THAAD and Patriot batteries, and B‑2 stealth bombers to the region, officially for Yemen operations and possibly for Iran support.
Israel’s preferred commando-and-bomb raid wouldn’t be ready until October, so plans shifted toward an extended bombing campaign beginning in early May.
In late March, Tehran’s leadership indicated openness to indirect talks, a rare gesture since Trump tore up the 2015 deal in his first term.
During his April Washington visit, Netanyahu pressed Trump for US-led facility destruction; Trump publicly announced talks instead but privately kept “all options on the table.”
CIA Director John Ratcliffe flew to Jerusalem post-visit to explore covert operations and tougher sanctions alongside strike and diplomacy options.
Although these missiles aren't causing any significant damage, they're a serious nuisance. There's no way to prevent their launch—interception is the only option.
Legal experts have lodged a landmark report with the Met police, alleging that British citizens have committed war crimes and crimes against humanity while fighting with the IDF in Gaza. Harriet Williamson reports.
Legal experts have lodged a landmark report with the Met police, alleging that British citizens have committed war crimes and crimes against humanity while fighting with the IDF in Gaza. Harriet Williamson reports.
hezy confirms the death of hsein ali nasr, the deputy commander of unit 4400, responsible for smuggling weapons and funds to hezbola in Lebanon and coordinating with the irgc
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