The United States has deployed B-1 supersonic bombers for strikes against Iran, marking a significant escalation 12 days into renewed fighting between the two countries.
Multiple sources including the Jerusalem Post and Axios confirm the B-1 strikes targeted sites linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, IRGC. Military analysts say the use of the B-1 represents a shift toward heavier, long-range strike options as Washington responds to attacks on US assets and shipping in the region.
The B-1 Lancer is a supersonic, long-range bomber capable of carrying large payloads of precision and conventional munitions. Its deployment signals that US operations have moved beyond defensive and naval strikes to direct strategic bombing missions.
The escalation comes amid weeks of rising tensions in the Gulf. The US has cited Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and proxy strikes across the region as justification for the new phase of operations. Iran has warned of retaliation and called the US actions an act of war.
@BRICSinfo, an independent outlet with more than 2M followers focused on geopolitics and BRICS developments, framed the news in real time as part of broader Western military action in the Middle East. The outlet noted concerns among BRICS nations over oil flows and regional stability, with crude prices already above $100 per barrel.
The Pentagon has not released a full list of targets, but officials said the strikes were intended to degrade IRGC command and missile infrastructure…See_More
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