More United States bombers have landed in Britain after a week of strikes on Iran by the US and Israel. A first 146ft B-1 Lancer arrived at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on Friday evening and three more followed on Saturday morning. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has granted permission for “defensive” US action against Iranian missile sites from UK bases. The huge plane, capable of carrying 24 cruise missiles, weighs 86 metric tons and is the fastest bomber in the US Air Force, according... [Continue Reading]
A US B-1 Lancer bomber has landed at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, marking a significant escalation in US military operations in response to increasing tensions with Iran. The B-1 Lancer arrived on the evening of Friday, with sources indicating a dramatic increase in potential strikes against Iranian missile sites. This follows a directive from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer authorizing "defensive" US action from British bases. The B-1 Lancer, measuring 146 feet in length and capable of carrying up to 24 cruise missiles, is strategically positioned to respond to recent US warnings regarding Iran. On Thursday, US Defense Secretary Pete... [Continue Reading]
B-1 Lancer, which can carry 24 cruise missiles, arrived at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on Friday eveningMiddle East crisis – live updatesA US bomber has landed at an RAF base in Britain after Washington warned that strikes on Iran would “surge dramatically”.The 146ft B-1 Lancer, which is capable of carrying 24 cruise missiles, arrived at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on Friday evening after Keir Starmer had granted permission for “defensive” US action against Iranian missile sites from UK bases. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
The aircraft is the fastest bomber in the US Air Force and is piloted by a crew of four. [Continue Reading]
In a significant escalation of military hostilities in the Middle East, the United States and Israel have launched a fresh wave of airstrikes targeting sites in Iran and Lebanon, marking the seventh consecutive day of intense conflict. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced plans for a considerable increase in military firepower, indicating the deployment of more bombers in the region. Concurrently, Eyal Zamir, the chief of staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), revealed that Israel is advancing into a new phase of its offensive against Iranian military capabilities, stating that "surprises ahead" are planned but declined to provide further... [Continue Reading]
US president again calls on Iranian people to overthrow government or face ‘absolutely guaranteed death’Middle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump has said only Iran’s “unconditional surrender” will bring an end to the offensive launched seven days ago, as the US and Israel carried out some of the heaviest bombardments so far in the conflict.“There will be no deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform on Friday, when US strategic bombers were in action over Iran and intensive Israeli strikes in Lebanon forced more than 1 million people to flee their homes. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
The US says B-2 bombers have dropped dozens of 2,000-pound bombs on buried Iranian ballistic missile launchers. [Continue Reading]
In a significant escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, recent airstrikes conducted by the United States and Israel against Iranian targets have resulted in the destruction of at least 11 naval vessels and substantial missile and nuclear capabilities within Iran. As these developments unfold, UK officials have indicated that Britain may consider participation in future strikes against Iran's ballistic missile launch sites, further complicating the geopolitical landscape in the region. Satellite images reviewed by BBC Verify revealed extensive damage to Iran's naval fleet following the coordinated US-Israeli strikes that began over the weekend. The attacks primarily targeted infrastructure at... [Continue Reading]