{"id":2634105,"date":"2026-07-23T12:15:02","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T16:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-ramps-up-campaign-against-iran-by-turning-to-a-new-weapon\/"},"modified":"2026-07-23T12:18:31","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T16:18:31","slug":"u-s-ramps-up-campaign-against-iran-by-turning-to-a-new-weapon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-ramps-up-campaign-against-iran-by-turning-to-a-new-weapon\/","title":{"rendered":"U.S. Ramps Up Campaign Against Iran by Turning to a New Weapon"},"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\">24<\/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%2Fu-s-ramps-up-campaign-against-iran-by-turning-to-a-new-weapon%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=2634105&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>B-1 bombers have resumed operations over Iran as the U.S. attempts to pressure Iran into releasing control of the Strait of Hormuz. These bombers were recently used in strikes on Iran for the first time since hostilities resumed,highlighting their significant capabilities,such as carrying large payloads-including up to two dozen 2,000-pound bombs or cruise missiles-adn their ability to operate at supersonic speeds at low altitudes. The B-1, serving for over 40 years and designed to succeed the B-52, is considered a key component of U.S. long-range strike power, capable of rapid deployment and flexible responses worldwide. In recent years, U.S.-based B-1s have also been involved in operations in Syria and Iraq. The recent deployment from the UK underscores ongoing military pressures amid diplomatic considerations, with U.S. leadership closely weighing options for further action or negotiations.  <\/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\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?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\" ?><html><body><\/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><\/p>\n<p>B-1 bombers have returned to the sky over Iran as the United States seeks to pound Iran into releasing its grip on the Strait of Hormuz.<\/p>\n<p>The B-1 was used Tuesday in strikes on Iran, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jpost.com\/middle-east\/iran-news\/article-903386\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jerusalem Post<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Those missions were the first time the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dod-more-troops-will-be-deployed-to-afghanistan-before-sept-11\/\" title=\"DOD: More troops will be deployed to Afghanistan before Sept. 11\">long-range bomber<\/a> was used since fighting resumed with Iran, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/2026\/07\/23\/b-1-bomber-iran-war\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Axios<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The B-1, designed to replace the B-52, has unique capabilities. It can carry two dozen 2,000-pound bombs or dozens of cruise missiles, the largest payload of any U.S. bomber.<\/p>\n<p>The B-1 is also designed to be supersonic at low altitudes.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">U.S. deploys B-1 bomber as attacks on Iran intensify <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/r1jiozjr7J\">https:\/\/t.co\/r1jiozjr7J<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Axios (@axios) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/axios\/status\/2080128870934622704?\">July 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The B-1 that attacked Iran flew from a base in the United Kingdom, Axios reported.<\/p>\n<p>The use of the B-1 came as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/fork-road-trump-reportedly-deciding-new-ceasefire-iran-massive-military-escalation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">President Donald Trump<\/a> is reportedly weighing his options, hoping that talks with Iran produce more than they did before or launching a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/without-presenting-a-shred-of-evidence-jake-tapper-grills-jake-sullivan-over-claims-russia-planned-a-false-flag-op\/\" title=\"\u2018Without Presenting A Shred Of Evidence\u2019: Jake Tapper Grills Jake Sullivan Over Claims Russia Planned A False Flag Op\">major military action<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The B-1 was used early in the war, according to U.S. Central Command.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cU.S. B-1 bombers take off to support Operation Epic Fury, March 1, 2026,\u201d CENTCOM said in a post on its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centcom.mil\/MEDIA\/VIDEO-AND-IMAGERY\/VIDEOS\/videoid\/998024\/dvpmoduleid\/37619\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a> showing a B-1 taking off from an undisclosed location.<\/p>\n<p>The B-1 has been in service for 41 years, as noted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stratcom.mil\/Media\/News\/News-Article-View\/Article\/4211529\/b-1b-lancer-40-striking-years\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Strategic Command<\/a>, which called it \u201cthe backbone of America\u2019s long-range bomber force, rapidly delivering massive quantities of precision and non-precision weapons against any adversary, anywhere in the world, on demand.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor decades, the B-1 has been the foundation of our long-range strike capability,\u201d Lt. Col. Brian Guyette, 28th Bomb Squadron commander, said.<\/p>\n<p>The first B-1 went into service in 1985.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe B-1 is an incredible aircraft. It brings unmatched versatility and firepower to the fight,\u201d Lt. Col. Ryan Stillwell, 9th Bomb Squadron commander, said. \u201cHere at the 9th, we\u2019ve demonstrated the B-1\u2019s ability to rapidly deliver munitions across the globe, consistently showing up for our allies and partners.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe B-1\u2019s ability to deploy quickly, operate at supersonic speeds and carry the largest conventional payload makes it inherently unpredictable to adversaries and a flexible combat asset,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhether it\u2019s integrating with our allies or responding to our adversaries, the B-1 enables a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >forward presence alongside critical strategic reach<\/a>. Our adversaries never know when or where a B-1 will show up, but they all know exactly what it can do when it does,\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n<p>U.S.-based B-1s were used in 2025 to hit targets in Syria and Iraq.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen it comes to penetrating enemy defenses and delivering the final blow before coming right back home again, there is no aircraft or crews finer than the B-1 and the Airmen that support them,\u201d Col. Seth Spanier, 7th Bomb Wing commander, said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith in-flight refueling and advanced targeting capabilities, we can ensure bombs hit their target and aircrews return safely, all without the need for forward basing. It\u2019s a proven model; our adversaries know it, and our Airmen demonstrate it. 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