U.S. B-2 Spirit stealth bombers conducted a strike against hardened ballistic missile facilities in Iran overnight, U.S. Central Command (Centcom) confirmed Sunday. The bombers, armed with 2,000-pound bombs, targeted sites within Iran, according to a Centcom statement released March 2, 2026, which asserted, “No nation should ever doubt America’s resolve.”
The operation, dubbed “Epic Fury,” involved strikes against over 1,000 targets on its first day, unleashing significant firepower, according to initial reports. The attack follows a military operation conducted by the United States and Israel on February 28, 2026, which resulted in the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Three U.S. Servicemembers were killed and five more were seriously wounded during the operation, Centcom confirmed. The B-2 bombers originated from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri, home to the entire U.S. Fleet of 20 B-2 Spirit stealth bombers, managed by the 509th Bomb Wing.
This marks the second time in less than a year that B-2 bombers have been deployed to strike targets in Iran. In June 2025, the same aircraft were utilized in “Operation Midnight Hammer,” which targeted Iranian nuclear facilities. Prior to that, B-2s were used in “Operation Rough Rider” last spring to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen.
Each B-2 Spirit stealth bomber is valued at approximately $1.157 billion. The aircraft are capable of operating at altitudes of up to 50,000 feet. Congressman Mark Alford, representing Missouri, stated on social media that the airmen at Whiteman Air Force Base “lead the way,” and that Missouri demonstrates “Peace Through Strength.”
As of Sunday, U.S. Central Command had not released details regarding the specific locations of the targeted facilities or the extent of the damage inflicted. The command has not responded to requests for further comment regarding the operation’s objectives beyond the stated goal of striking hardened ballistic missile facilities.
