US preparedness for possible attack on Iran's nuclear facilities

Satellite images indicate that the United States is prepared for a possible attack on Iran's nuclear facilities.

With the victory of Donald Trump as US President, tensions over Tehran's nuclear facilities have increased, and reports indicate that the United States is preparing militarily for a possible attack on Iran's nuclear facilities and to confront the Houthis in Yemen.

Satellite images also show that at least three B2 stealth bombers have been deployed to the strategic base of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean in the past 48 hours. Aviation communications also confirmed that two B2 bombers refueled over Australia yesterday, indicating a coordinated and planned deployment of multiple bombers in the region.

According to the information released, 11 Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker tankers, three C-17 transport aircraft and one P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft were seen at the Diego Garcia base. In addition, other bombers flew from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri to the Diego base.

Also, according to international sources and flight tracking networks, F-35 fighter jets have been deployed to the Middle East. The increased US military deployments indicate a readiness to conduct extensive air operations in the region. The US Secretary of Defense also announced that the mission of the aircraft carrier "Truman" in the Middle East has been extended and the aircraft carrier "Carl Vinson" has also been deployed to the region.

The last time six B52 bombers were deployed to Diego Garcia was in 2020, after the killing of Qassem Soleimani. “What has been observed so far in relation to Diego Garcia goes far beyond the usual exercises or routine deployments of the bomber force,” military analysts said of the deployment.

Diego Garcia, located 3,795 kilometers from Iran, is out of range of Iranian missiles and drones, as Iranian ballistic missiles have been estimated to have a range of up to 2,000 kilometers. The island is a joint British-American base used as a launch pad for major US military operations, and is home to B2 bombers, capable of penetrating heavy defenses and targeting underground facilities with massive “mass-penetrating munitions” bombs.

The 14-ton guided and bunker-busting bombs, which can only be carried by B2 bombers and are designed to destroy fortified areas, were used by the US last year to attack underground Houthi weapons depots in Yemen.

The United States has sent an official letter to Iran, demanding a new nuclear deal and warning that Iran's failure to cooperate will lead to serious consequences and military action. Iran, in response to the letter, stressed that its nuclear program is only for commercial purposes and has no military use.

Iran's claim of a nuclear program with commercial purposes comes at a time when Ali Khamenei has rejected the aforementioned negotiations, and the Revolutionary Guards have announced a new project called "Missile City" and have also released images of this facility, which are a sign of Iran's increasing military capacity amid these tensions.