United States moves B-2 bombers to Guam in the Pacific Ocean, as conflict between Israel and Iran intensifies
United States B-2 bombers are heading across the Pacific as tensions escalate between Israel and Iran in the Middle East.
Two US officials have told Reuters that the aircraft, known as stealth bombers, are tracking towards Guam in the western Pacific Ocean.
The officials did not disclose any further details to the media outlet, including how many B-2 bombers had been deployed and whether the deployment is linked to the Middle East.
One official said no forward orders had been given yet to move the bombers beyond Guam.
The development comes amid heightened speculation on whether President Donald Trump will decide for the United States to strike Iran.
Experts and officials are closely watching to see whether the B-2 bombers will move forward to a US-British military base on the Indian Ocean island of Diego Garcia.
Diego Garcia is in an ideal position to operate in the Middle East, experts have claimed.
This is a developing news story. More to come.
Sky News / Reuters
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