B-2 Bombers Return to Whiteman Air Force Base After Successful Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites

Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri — On Saturday night, U.S. B-2 Spirit stealth bombers launched a precision strike mission against three key Iranian nuclear facilities, marking a significant escalation in the Middle East conflict. The bombers, which took off from Whiteman Air Force Base, successfully targeted the Fordow underground uranium enrichment site, the Natanz enrichment plant, and the Isfahan nuclear research facility.

President Donald Trump announced the operation’s success via social media, stating, “We have completed our very successful attack on the three nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. All planes are now outside of Iran airspace and are safely on their way home.” The B-2 bombers returned safely to Whiteman Air Force Base following the mission.

The B-2 Spirit, known for its stealth capabilities and ability to carry the Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) — a 30,000-pound bunker-buster bomb — was instrumental in penetrating the heavily fortified underground facilities, particularly at Fordow. This precision strike aimed to significantly degrade Iran’s uranium enrichment capabilities and delay its nuclear weapons program.

Senior U.S. officials confirmed that the bombers had departed from Whiteman Air Force Base en route to the mission hours before the strikes. The operation represents the first direct U.S. military engagement inside Iran in decades and underscores the strategic importance of Whiteman Air Force Base as a critical hub for long-range, stealth bomber operations.

The strikes came amid ongoing Israeli air attacks on Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure and follow weeks of escalating tensions between Iran, Israel, and the United States. Iran has condemned the attacks and warned of potential retaliation, while Israel has heightened its security measures.

Whiteman Air Force Base, located in Missouri, serves as the primary home for the U.S. Air Force’s B-2 bomber fleet, playing a vital role in strategic deterrence and global strike capabilities. The successful mission highlights the base’s key role in projecting U.S. military power worldwide.

Key Points:

• B-2 bombers launched from Whiteman Air Force Base conducted strikes on Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear sites in Iran.

• The Massive Ordnance Penetrator was used to target deeply buried facilities.

• All aircraft returned safely to Whiteman Air Force Base after the mission.

• The operation marks a significant escalation in U.S. involvement in the Middle East conflict.

• Whiteman Air Force Base is the main U.S. hub for B-2 stealth bomber operations.

This mission underscores Whiteman Air Force Base’s strategic importance and the advanced capabilities of the B-2 bomber fleet in executing precision strikes on high-value targets worldwide.