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US Deploys B-2 Bombers Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

3/5/2026

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The United States will deploy B-2 Spirit bombers to Diego Garcia and RAF Fairford to back the U.S.-Israel campaign.
The U.S. military recently struck Iranian missile facilities with these bombers.
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer authorized British bases for limited strikes to protect allies.
Tensions rose after a suspected drone attack on RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus.
Non-emergency embassy staff in Cyprus were allowed to leave due to risk.

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The United States will deploy B-2 Spirit bombers to Diego Garcia and RAF Fairford to back the U.S.-Israel campaign.
The U.S. military recently struck Iranian missile facilities with these bombers.
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer authorized British bases for limited strikes to protect allies.
Tensions rose after a suspected drone attack on RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus.
Non-emergency embassy staff in Cyprus were allowed to leave due to risk.