{"id":2416817,"date":"2025-03-27T17:52:02","date_gmt":"2025-03-27T21:52:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-stealth-bombers-amassing-on-remote-island-of-diego-garcia-somebodys-in-for-a-nasty-surprise\/"},"modified":"2025-03-27T17:53:09","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T21:53:09","slug":"us-stealth-bombers-amassing-on-remote-island-of-diego-garcia-somebodys-in-for-a-nasty-surprise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-stealth-bombers-amassing-on-remote-island-of-diego-garcia-somebodys-in-for-a-nasty-surprise\/","title":{"rendered":"US Stealth Bombers Amassing on Remote Island of Diego Garcia &#8211; Somebody\u2019s in for a Nasty Surprise"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">34<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fus-stealth-bombers-amassing-on-remote-island-of-diego-garcia-somebodys-in-for-a-nasty-surprise%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2416817&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The U.S. military is reportedly preparing for a significant operation in the Middle east, evidenced by a considerable deployment of military assets, including several B-2 Spirit stealth bombers at Diego Garcia, a U.S. and UK base in the Indian Ocean. This base is strategically positioned out of reach from Iranian missiles, making it an advantageous location for military actions.Recent reports indicate that at least five B-2 bombers and additional cargo and refueling aircraft have arrived at the base over a short period.<\/p>\n<p>The buildup of forces coincides with intensified air strikes against Iranian-aligned Houthi rebels, who have been attacking shipping in the Red Sea and responding too Israeli operations in Gaza. President Donald Trump has reiterated America&#8217;s stance against Iranian aggression and the Houthi attacks, suggesting that the U.S. response could escalate considerably. The deployment at Diego Garcia, along with <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">aircraft carrier presence<\/a> in the region, signifies a potential readiness for broader military action against Iran, further complicating the geopolitical situation in the area.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_1)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>The United States military appears to be gearing up for a major operation somewhere in the Middle East, based on the buildup of assets, including several B-2 Spirit stealth bombers on the island base of Diego Garcia.<\/p>\n<p>Diego Garcia is a joint United Kingdom-U.S. base located in the Indian Ocean. It was used as a bomber launch base for the Gulf War and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;It is very important to note here that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/us-deploys-nuclear-capable-bombers-within-striking-distance-iran-reports\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diego Garcia<\/a>, unlike bases in the Middle East or aircraft carriers operating in the region, is largely out of the reach of the missiles and drones available now to either the Houthis or Iran,&rdquo; the military news site <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twz.com\/air\/signs-u-s-massing-b-2-spirit-bombers-in-diego-garcia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TWZ<\/a> (short for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twz.com\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The War Zone<\/a>) reported.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">A significant buildup is happening in Diego Garcia<\/p>\n<p>At least 5 USAF B-2 Spirits and 7 C-17A Globemaster IIIs have arrived over the last 3 days, or are currently en route to the island.<\/p>\n<p>For reference: Diego Garcia is the red pin on the map. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/jLcWeqd24m\">https:\/\/t.co\/jLcWeqd24m<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Ei3bpKHosm\">pic.twitter.com\/Ei3bpKHosm<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; TheIntelFrog (@TheIntelFrog) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheIntelFrog\/status\/1904576066523480574?\">March 25, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=src; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.async=true; \t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.body.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement=document.querySelector(selector); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!targetElement) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Target element not found.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Get all <\/p>\n<p> elements in order as they appear in the document \t\t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphs=Array.from(document.querySelectorAll(\"p\"));  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the index of the last <\/p>\n<p> before the target element \t\t\t\t\t\tlet targetIndex=paragraphs.findIndex(p=> p.compareDocumentPosition(targetElement) & Node.DOCUMENT_POSITION_PRECEDING);  \t\t\t\t\t\tif (targetIndex===-1 || targetIndex <x) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Not enough paragraphs before the target element.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\treturn paragraphs[targetIndex - x]; \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Set up IntersectionObserver \t\t\t\t\tfunction observeElement(element) { \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!element) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst observer=new IntersectionObserver( \t\t\t\t\t\t\t(entries)=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tentries.forEach(entry=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif (entry.isIntersecting) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.log(\"Paragraph is now visible:\", entry.target.textContent.trim()); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloadScript(\"https:\/\/embed.sendtonews.com\/player3\/embedcode.js?fk=s28Az7AY\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.disconnect(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t}, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t{ threshold: 0.5 } \/\/ Adjust threshold as needed \t\t\t\t\t\t);  \t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.observe(element); \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the 1st paragraph before #stnvideo and observe it \t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphToObserve=findPreviousParagraph(\"#stnvideo\", 2); \t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Iran&rsquo;s current longest-range ballistic missiles are generally assessed to have maximum ranges around 1,242 miles (2,000 kilometers). At its shortest, the distance between the Indian Ocean island and Iran is some 2,358 miles (3,795 kilometers),&rdquo; the outlet added.<\/p>\n<p>Reports suggest that there are <a href=\"https:\/\/ukdefencejournal.org.uk\/massive-american-bomber-build-up-suggests-upcoming-strike\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">at least five<\/a> B-2 bombers at Diego Garcia already.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">White House Deputy Chief of Staff published this video.<\/p>\n<p>B-2 bombers landed at Diego Garcia Air Force Base, which is within striking range of Iran and Yemen. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NArG3RL4G0\">pic.twitter.com\/NArG3RL4G0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Israel News Pulse (@israelnewspulse) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/israelnewspulse\/status\/1904977178053271910?\">March 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>In addition to B2 bombers, &ldquo;Satellite imagery posted on social media shows three C-17 cargo planes and 11 KC-135 refueling tankers deployed to Diego Garcia in the past 48 hours, reinforcing its role as a U.S. staging ground. The buildup coincides with intensified U.S. strikes on the Houthis and growing warnings to Iran,&rdquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/us-military-iran-yemen-nuclear-indian-diego-garcia-2050658\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Newsweek<\/a> noted Wednesday.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">As of yesterday, there were 3 C-17s and 11 KC-135s at &#127465;&#127468; Diego Garcia AFB in the Indian Ocean. Throughout the day, at least 5 B-2A stealth bombers from &#127482;&#127480; Whiteman AFB joined them.<\/p>\n<p>This is part of the &#127482;&#127480; US preparing for a potential war with &#127470;&#127479; Iran. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/RgNJTM8FrY\">pic.twitter.com\/RgNJTM8FrY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; AviVector (@avivector) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/avivector\/status\/1904847143438811370?\">March 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Following strikes on the Iran-backed Houthis rebels earlier this month, President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trump-weighs-adviser-responsible-text-message-gaffe-explains-happened\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Donald Trump<\/a> wrote on , &ldquo;Tremendous damage has been inflicted upon the Houthi barbarians, and watch how it will get progressively worse.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Reports are coming in that while Iran has lessened its intensity on Military Equipment and General Support to the Houthis, they are still <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-gives-iran-a-firm-deadline-in-tough-letter-report\/\" title=\"... Gives ... a Firm Deadline in &#039;Tough&#039; Letter: Report\">sending large levels<\/a> of Supplies. Iran must stop the sending of these Supplies IMMEDIATELY. Let the Houthis fight it out themselves. Either&hellip;<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Donald J. Trump Posts From His  (@TrumpDailyPosts) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TrumpDailyPosts\/status\/1902396786729246756?\">March 19, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The Houthis have been attacking U.S. and other nations&rsquo; commercial shipping in and around the Red Sea and launching missiles at Israel.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This has been ostensibly in retaliation for Israeli operations in Gaza following the brazen Hamas terrorist attacks on Oct. 7, 2023,&rdquo; TWZ said.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/news\/2025\/03\/21\/trump-air-craft-carrier-red-sea-00243745\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Politico<\/a> reported last week that Trump sent a second <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nato-takes-control-of-u-s-aircraft-carrier-group-for-first-time-since-cold-war-amid-russia-invasion-threat\/\" title=\"NATO Takes Control Of U.S. Aircraft Carrier Group For First Time Since Cold War Amid Russia Invasion Threat\">aircraft carrier group<\/a> to the region to augment the USS Harry S. Truman carrier strike group, which is currently operating in the Red Sea. Its deployment has been extended by at least a month, two defense officials told the outlet.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the USS Carl Vinson carrier strike group is on its way to the region after conducting exercises in the East China Sea with the Japanese and South Koreans.<\/p>\n<p>In a  Post last week, Trump wrote that the hundreds of attacks being made by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-houthis-board-massive-oil-laden-tanker-set-explosives-chant-death-america-ship-detonates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Houthis<\/a> &ldquo;all emanate from, and are created by Iran.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Breaking | Trump threatens Iran: &ldquo;Every shot fired by the Houthis will be looked upon, from this point forward, as being a shot fired from the weapons and leadership of IRAN, and IRAN will be held responsible, and suffer the consequences, and those consequences will be dire!&rdquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/EUt9KnhuG6\">pic.twitter.com\/EUt9KnhuG6<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Michael A. Horowitz (@michaelh992) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/michaelh992\/status\/1901659840927109457?\">March 17, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Any further attack or retaliation by the &lsquo;Houthis&rsquo; will be met with great force, and there is no guarantee that that force will stop there. Iran has played &lsquo;the innocent victim&rsquo; of rogue terrorists from which they&rsquo;ve lost control, but they haven&rsquo;t lost control. They&rsquo;re dictating every move, giving them weapons, supplying them with money,&rdquo; the president continued.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Every shot fired by the Houthis will be looked upon, from this point forward, as being a shot fired from the weapons and leadership of IRAN, and IRAN will be held responsible, and suffer the consequences, and those consequences will be dire!&rdquo; he concluded.<\/p>\n<p>Trump has also been pushing Iran to end its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/iran-nuclear-sites-go-high-alert-big-change-stockpile-near-weapons-grade-uranium\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nuclear weapons<\/a> development.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/2025\/03\/12\/trump-khamenei-iran-nuclear-negotiations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Axios<\/a> reported earlier this month that Trump sent a letter to Iran&rsquo;s supreme leader, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/imminent-iranian-attack-israel-reportedly-postponed-islamic-republic-realizes-us-going\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ali Khamenei<\/a>, via a go-between from the United Arab Emirates.<\/p>\n<p>In it, he proposed direct negotiation for a new nuclear agreement.<\/p>\n<p>So it would appear that the buildup at Diego Garica and with the carrier groups could mean not only more strikes against the Houthis, but a big stick hovering over Iran itself.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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This base has previously served as a launch point for operations during the Gulf War and conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Notably, Diego Garcia is largely shielded from missile and drone attacks that could be launched by Iran or Houthi forces, according to military news outlet TWZ.<\/p>\n<p>Recent reports highlight an increase in military assets at Diego Garcia, with at least five B-2 bombers and seven C-17 Globemaster III aircraft arriving or en route within three days. The distance from Iran to this base exceeds 2,300 miles, making it less vulnerable to Iranian missiles.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to these bombers, satellite images reveal that three C-17 cargo planes and eleven KC-135 refueling tankers have also been deployed recently. This buildup aligns with heightened U.S. airstrikes against Houthi rebels and escalating warnings directed at Iran.<\/p>\n<p>Following recent strikes on Houthi positions backed by Iran, President Trump emphasized the damage inflicted on these groups while urging Iran to cease its support for them immediately. The Houthis have been targeting commercial shipping near the Red Sea as retaliation against Israeli actions following Hamas attacks.<\/p>\n<p>Trump has also reinforced his stance against Iranian aggression by sending additional naval forces into the region while calling for negotiations regarding Iran&#8217;s nuclear program\u2014suggesting that this military buildup may serve as both a deterrent against further Houthi actions and pressure on Iran itself<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2416818,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/B-2-Spirit-bomber.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[38717,52351,43308,38483,52350],"class_list":["post-2416817","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-defense-news","tag-diego-garcia","tag-global-security","tag-military-strategy","tag-us-stealth-bombers"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/B-2-Spirit-bomber.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2416817","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2416817"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2416817\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2416821,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2416817\/revisions\/2416821"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2416818"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2416817"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2416817"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2416817"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}