NewsFeedThe head of US Central Command says B-2 bombers have dropped dozens of 2,000-pound bombs on buried Iranian ballistic missile launchers, contributing to a 90% drop in missile attacks. The commander added an Iranian “drone carrier ship” is currently on fire after being hit.Published On 6 Mar 2026
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FRI · 2026-03-06 · 00:39 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0306-21874
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US says Iran missile attacks down 90% after strikes from B-2 bombers
In March 2026, the head of US Central Command reported that US B-2 bombers conducted strikes against Iranian ballistic missile launchers. The strikes involved the deployment of dozens of 2,000-pound bombs targeting buried launchers.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-06 · 00:39 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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In March 2026, the head of US Central Command reported that US B-2 bombers conducted strikes against Iranian ballistic missile launchers. The strikes involved the deployment of dozens of 2,000-pound bombs targeting buried launchers. According to the US Central Command, these actions resulted in a 90% reduction in Iranian missile attacks. The commander also stated that an Iranian "drone carrier ship" was currently on fire after being struck. The location of the strikes and the targeted ship were not specified in the report. The reason for the US military action was not stated in the report.
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An Iranian “drone carrier ship” is currently on fire after being hit.
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B-2 bombers have dropped dozens of 2,000-pound bombs on buried Iranian ballistic missile launchers.
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Missile attacks have dropped 90%.
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