Iran plans to strike US stealth bombers in Diego Garcia to counter American attack: Report

The Iranian military is contemplating striking the US base at Diego Garcia to deter the US from using the base to target the Islamic Republic, according to a report. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) plans to target the four long-range stealth B-2 bombers stationed at the base in the Indian Ocean.

The discussion among top IRGC officials revolves around Diego Garcia ever since America stationed the bombers there, according to the British Telegraph. "The response to Trump's threats must come through action, not words. Every base in the region is within the range of our missiles," the official said, adding that the commanders have been urging leaders to order an attack on the base if Trump's threats against Iran become serious.   

The IRGC is preparing for an all-out war and is confident that Iran's missiles can strike any target in the region, be it Bahrain or Diego Garcia. "Commanders have been instructed to ensure that all missile launchers are prepared and that nuclear facilities are protected," the official added.

Satellite images showed at least three Northrop B-2 Spirit stealth bombers, along with transport and refuelling aircraft, arriving at Diego Garcia last week. These bombers can evad even the most advanced air defence systems and carrying out lethal strikes.

The development comes as Trump escalated threats against Iran, stating there would be bombings if it wouldn't engage in talks. "If they don't make a deal, there will be bombings. Bombings of a kind they've never seen before," Trump told NBC, adding that the US would also consider "secondary tariffs" on Iran.

To this, Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei said the US will suffer a severe blow if they take wrongful action.

Advisor's threat

A senior adviser to Khamenei has warned that any attack on Iran by either the US or Israel would force the country to develop nuclear weapons. "If the U.S. or Israel bomb Iran under the nuclear pretext, Iran will be compelled to move toward producing an atomic bomb,” Ali Larijani said during a televised interview on Monday.

"The Leader’s fatwa prohibits nuclear weapons, but if the U.S. makes a mistake, Iran, under public pressure, would be forced to move toward building nuclear weapons," he added.

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