US used B-1 bombers in Tuesday's strikes
The United States Armed Forces used long-range Rockwell B-1 Lancer bombers during Tuesday's strikes on targets belonging to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in Iran, according to a report by Axios citing U.S. officials. The…
Assessment
The US used B-1 bombers in Tuesday's strikes on Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, marking the first deployment of such bombers in the current round of fighting that resumed 12 days ago. This indicates a notable shift in the type of aircraft used. The conflict's trajectory will be watched closely.