Iran Threatens Preemptive Strike on U.S. Bombers at Diego Garcia

Iran is rattling its saber again this time threatening a direct strike on a key U.S. military base in the Indian Ocean. Iranian military officials now say their forces are "locked and loaded" to launch preemptive strikes on the Diego Garcia base, where President Trump recently deployed multiple B-2 stealth bombers in a show of strength and strategic readiness.

This is not just posturing. Iran’s commanders are actively pushing for a missile launch toward Diego Garcia, located on British territory in the Chagos Islands. The stated goal? To “send a message” to the United States and signal that Tehran is prepared for escalation.

Here’s what we know:

• At least three B-2 Spirit bombers each capable of carrying 40,000 pounds of precision-guided munitions arrived on the island last week.

• Satellite imagery shows as many as six B-2s and other large aircraft stationed there, representing up to 35% of the U.S. stealth bomber fleet.

• Iran’s top commanders have placed missile units on alert and issued orders to protect nuclear facilities, anticipating a potential American strike.

An Iranian official reportedly told state-aligned media, “Commanders have been instructed to ensure that all missile launchers are prepared… They are bracing for an all-out war, with everything in place for when Trump attacks.”

Let’s be crystal clear: this is a regime that funds terrorism, chants ‘Death to America,’ and is now actively planning strikes on U.S. forces. And yet the Biden-era foreign policy elite still want to play footsie with Tehran.

President Trump, on the other hand, has made it plain: while he’s open to a deal, any threat to American lives or assets will be met with overwhelming force.

“I would rather negotiate a deal… but if we have to go in militarily, it’s going to be a terrible thing for them,” Trump warned in early March.

Meanwhile, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has flatly rejected direct talks, and Ayatollah Khamenei continues to spew anti-American threats. The IRGC’s Brigadier General even taunted the U.S., saying our troops are "sitting in a glass house" a clear threat aimed at the 50,000+ American personnel stationed throughout the region.

This is the reality Iran is emboldened when America appears weak and restrained when America stands tall. It’s no coincidence these threats are happening now, while Democrats have pushed for appeasement and returned billions in sanctions relief.

President Trump’s deployment of strategic bombers wasn’t just a power play it was a warning. And it’s a warning Tehran would be wise to heed.

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