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US Prepares Intense B-52 Bombing Campaign Against Iran

3/11/2026

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The United States is preparing to deploy B-52 bombers to Iran, signaling escalation after targeting over 3,000 sites and sinking 43 naval ships.
Three B-52s landed at RAF Fairford, UK, carrying 70,000 pounds including Massive Ordnance Penetrator.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Tuesday would be most intense bombing campaign yet against Iran's missile sites.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the United Kingdom does not support regime change through airstrikes.

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The United States is preparing to deploy B-52 bombers to Iran, signaling escalation after targeting over 3,000 sites and sinking 43 naval ships.
Three B-52s landed at RAF Fairford, UK, carrying 70,000 pounds including Massive Ordnance Penetrator.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Tuesday would be most intense bombing campaign yet against Iran's missile sites.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the United Kingdom does not support regime change through airstrikes.