Iran says it will not halt its nuclear programme “under any circumstances”

Six B-2 stealth bombers from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri were tracked heading toward a US base in Guam, according to flight data and air traffic control communications. The B-2’s unique two-ton bunker buster bomb could be crucial in targeting Iran’s most secure nuclear facility, reported Fox News. President Donald Trump, who has yet to decide on US involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict, is expected to return to the White House Saturday afternoon.

Separately, Israel’s military confirmed last night’s strike on the Isfahan nuclear complex—the ninth straight night of targeted attacks on Iran’s nuclear and missile infrastructure—as Tehran flatly rejected any prospect of nuclear diplomacy amid the bombardment. And the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) has also claimed to have assassinated two senior Iranian military commanders.

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CNN — (CNN) — Multiple US B-2 bombers appear to have taken off from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri on Friday night and are heading west, according to flight tracking data CNN has reviewed, as President Donald Trump weighs his military options over a potential airstrike in Iran.

A US defense official said there has been no order given to move forward with any kind of operation against Iran using the B-2s. As of Saturday, the planes are flying over the Pacific and appear to be headed toward Guam.

Two US defense officials cautioned that any movement of B-2s does not mean an operation is imminent but rather is intended to provide the president with options. Another US official said moving aircraft can be a show of force and a deterrent as Trump deliberates.

B-2 bombers are the only plane capable of carrying the Massive Ordinance Penetrator, which experts have highlighted as the only type of bomb potentially capable of destroying Iran’s underground Fordow nuclear facility. Each B-2 bomber is able to carry two of these “bunker buster” bombs, which weigh an impressive 30,000 pounds each.

The movement of the B-2 bombers comes as Trump has spent much of the past week in the Situation Room, reviewing attack plans and quizzing officials about the potential consequences of each. The president indicated that his two-week timeline for a decision on US military involvement in Iran is the “maximum” amount of time — and that he could make up his mind sooner.

The White House didn’t respond to a request for comment. Trump is set to hold a meeting with his national security team in the Oval Office on Saturday and Sunday evening.

On Friday night, eight US Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers took off from Altus, Oklahoma, according to data from FlightRadar24. Over Kansas the tankers refueled two groups of planes, identified on air traffic control audio by their callsigns MYTEE11 FLT and MYTEE21 FLT. The callsign MYTEE has previously been associated with special activity flights by B-2 bombers, and multiple flight trackers on social media said the planes being refueled were B-2 bombers out of Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri.

Flight tracking data and air traffic control audio reviewed by CNN show the bombers refueled again off the coast of California, and over Hawaii. Satellite imagery taken on Thursday showed six KC-135 refueling planes stationed at Diego Garcia, a remote island in the Indian Ocean that could be used to refuel the bombers should they continue onward to Iran.

CNN’s Betsy Klein and Annoa Abekah-Mensah contributed to this report.

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The U.S. is dramatically escalating its military posture in the Middle East by repositioning its stealth B-2 bombers to Guam amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran, according to two U.S. officials who spoke to Reuters. President Trump is weighing whether to join Israel’s ongoing strikes against Iran, with a final decision expected within the next two weeks.

Officials declined to specify how many B-2 bombers are being moved but confirmed no orders have been issued to deploy them beyond Guam. These bombers can carry the 30,000-pound GBU-57 “Massive Ordnance Penetrator” bunker buster, a weapon experts say is uniquely designed to penetrate underground nuclear facilities like Iran’s Fordow site.

The move is part of a broader U.S. military buildup in the region. Additional tanker aircraft and fighter jets have been shifted closer to the Middle East, and a U.S. aircraft carrier previously stationed in the Indo-Pacific is now heading toward the area, signaling heightened readiness.

Trump said he has up to two weeks to decide on U.S. involvement, stating he wants to “see whether or not people come to their senses.” Meanwhile, Iran rejected Western peace proposals, with its foreign minister warning that U.S. entry into the conflict could “dramatically intensify” regional hostilities — a stark reminder of the high stakes at play.

The reported bomber flights come as President Donald Trump weighs U.S. military involvement in the ongoing Israel–Iran conflict.

Reports indicate multiple U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bombers departed Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, overnight on June 20 and June 21, heading west.

Two U.S. officials disclosed to Reuters that the flying-wing bombers were headed to the Pacific island of Guam.

The Epoch Times reached out to the Pentagon for verification. The Pentagon referred questions to the White House, which did not immediately respond.

The flight data tracking site ADS-B Exchange also recorded flight tracking data corresponding to Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft fueling up a pair of aircraft operating under call signs MYTEE11 and MYTEE21.

It’s unclear if the deployment is connected to the ongoing military conflict between Israel and Iran, but it comes as President Donald Trump considers whether the U.S. military should join in support of the Israeli air campaign that began in the early morning hours on June 13.

Israeli forces launched a surprise attack they’ve cast as an effort to halt Iran’s nuclear progress and defang its offensive military capabilities. Israeli air strikes have targeted leading Iranian military officials and nuclear scientists, military facilities, and components of Iran’s nuclear program.

A remaining challenge in Israel’s ongoing campaign of airstrikes may be to destroy the Fordow nuclear enrichment plant, which is situated hundreds of feet underground in a mountainous region of Iran.

One of the best options to destroy Fordow may be to use a 30,000-pound bunker-busting bomb, known as the GBU-57A/B Massive Ordnance Penetrator. The B-2, which is operated exclusively by the United States, is the only aircraft equipped to carry and deploy such a bomb.

Earlier this year, satellite photos showed B-2 bombers parked at Camp Thunder Cove on the small Indian Ocean island of Diego Garcia. One of the U.S. officials who spoke with Reuters about this latest B-2 deployment, said no orders had been issued to move the bombers beyond Guam.

Earlier this week, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered the USS Nimitz carrier strike group to reposition from the U.S. Indo-Pacific command area of responsibility to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, which covers the Middle East.

On June 19, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump would decide within the next two weeks whether the United States would join in military action against Iran.

“I have a message directly from the president, and I quote: ‘Based on the fact that there’s a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future, I will make my decision whether or not to go within the next two weeks,’” Leavitt said at a White House press briefing.

This is a breaking news report and will be updated with additional details.

Shafaq News/ On Saturday, multiple US Air Force B-2 stealth bombers headed west across the Pacific, amid rising anticipation over whether President Donald Trump will authorize American strikes on Iran’s underground nuclear sites.

While their destination remains officially unconfirmed, aviation monitors reported signs the aircraft may be en route to Guam, a US territory that hosts several key military installations.

US officials clarified that relocating bombers does not signal a final decision on military engagement. The maneuver, they said, is part of standard practice to position strategic assets and preserve operational flexibility should Trump authorize strikes.

President Trump is expected to meet with his national security team on June 21 and 22. According to the White House schedule, two Situation Room briefings are planned.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt earlier said Trump would make a final decision within two weeks, citing a last diplomatic window for Iran to return to negotiations. She declined to comment on the latest bomber movements or the status of deliberations.

However, Trump is also balancing concerns about entangling the US in another prolonged Middle East conflict—a scenario he has consistently opposed throughout his political career. The debate has split Trump’s inner circle, pitting foreign policy hawks against isolationist voices within his base.

The B-2s—capable of carrying 30,000-pound “bunker buster” bombs—were reportedly accompanied by midair refueling tankers during the trans-Pacific movement. Defense analysts note the GBU-57 bomb is among the few US munitions designed to strike fortified targets such as Iran’s Fordow uranium enrichment facility.