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Operation Epic Fury involved over 100 aircraft and cyber operations, killing Iran's supreme leader and degrading ballistic missile sites, with 3 U.S. servicemembers killed, CENTCOM said.
- On March 2, 2026, three B-1B Lancers from Ellsworth Air Force Base flew round-trip sorties and struck Iranian missile sites as part of Operation Epic Fury.
- Operation Epic Fury combined B-2 Spirit stealth bombers, naval Tomahawk launches, and over 100 aircraft with U.S. Cyber Command and U.S. Space Command disrupting Iranian sensors to degrade missile capabilities.
- The B-1B's design means it carries a 75,000-pound payload and AGM-158 missiles but relies on prior suppression of integrated air-defense systems due to lack of stealth.
- Gen. Dan Caine said the strikes established local air superiority enabling continued operations, but increased strain on crews and air refueling tankers while RAF Fairford and Diego Garcia provided forward basing flexibility.
- The strikes demonstrate B-1B Lancer use signals successful suppression of Iranian air defenses and U.S. air dominance, while continental U.S. round‑trip sorties reduce risks despite a friendly‑fire loss of three F-15E Strike Eagles.
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B-1B Lancers conduct deep strikes in Iran as part of Operation Epic Fury
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers conducted long-range strikes deep inside Iran on Sunday night, targeting ballistic missile facilities and command-and-control infrastructure as part of Operation Epic Fury, U.S. Central Command announced Monday.“Last night, U.S. B-1 bombers struck deep inside Iran to degrade Iranian ballistic missile capabilities. As the President stated, ‘we’re going to destroy their missiles and raze their missile industry to…
Forget Stealth: The U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer Is ‘Heavy Hammer’ Bomber Making Iran Pay
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US Sent B-1 Bombers ‘Deep Inside Iran,’ CENTCOM Says
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U.S. releases video of B-1 bombers deployed to hit Iranian missile sites; Gulf States fend off Iran attacks
by WorldTribune Staff / 247 Real News March 2, 2026 The U.S. military on Monday released video footage showing B-1 bombers being deployed to target Iran’s ballistic missile sites. “Last night, U.S. B-1 bombers, struck deep inside Iran to degrade Iranian ballistic missile capabilities. As the President stated, ‘we’re going to destroy their missiles and […]
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