B-2 Bombers Involved In US Strikes On Iran's Nuclear Sites Return Safely To Missouri
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At least six US B-2 stealth bombers dropped a dozen "bunker buster bombs" at Iran's nuclear sites in Fordow, Isafhan and Natanz, along with 30 Tomahawk missiles.
The B-2 stealth bombers that attacked and dropped massive 'bunker-buster" bombs on Iran's nuclear sites have returned safely to their base in Missouri.
The bombers returned to Whiteman Air Force base, about 73 miles (117 km) southeast of Kansas City, which is home to the 509th Bomb Wing, the only US military unit that operates the B-2 Spirit bombers. 'God bless the United States Military — the greatest force for freedom the world has ever known," said the White House on X.
pic.twitter.com/n5zjcsu3o4 — The White House (@WhiteHouse) June 22, 2025
The first group of four of the stealth aircraft did a loop around the base before approaching a runway from the north, while a final group of three arrived within 10 minutes, according to The Associated Press.
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