- India,
- 27-Mar-2025 03:40 PM IST
US-Iran War: Recently, an important disclosure has been made regarding the increasing tension between the US and Iran. Satellite images have indicated that the US has deployed state-of-the-art B-2 stealth bombers and KC-135 refueling aircraft at the Diego Garcia airbase located in the Indian Ocean. Along with this, the US has closed two major ramp slots (B1 and B2) of the airbase till May 1, leading to speculation that this could be a preparation for a major military operation.Will Iran be attacked on May 1?After this development, many experts believe that US President Donald Trump has set the date of May 1 for the attack on Iran. Just two months ago, the Trump administration had given an ultimatum to Iran, whose deadline is now expiring.The NOTAM (Notice to Air Missions) issued for the Diego Garcia airbase also indicates that something big is going to happen on that day. Usually, these types of notices are issued only when a major military operation is being planned.Why would the US attack Iran?The tension between Iran and the US has been going on for the past several years, but at present this conflict is becoming more intense. Five major reasons are being given behind this:Nuclear program - Iran is constantly advancing its nuclear program, which is threatening the US and its allies.Houthi rebel attacks - US military bases have been attacked by Houthi rebels and Iran-backed militias, in response to which the US has retaliated several times.
- Support to terrorist organizations - The US alleges that Iran is supporting anti-Israel groups, such as Hezbollah.
- Interference in oil trade - The US has accused Iran of disrupting international oil trade.
- Political benefits - President Trump can use a successful military operation in his favor to show strength in the upcoming elections.
- Qatar - Al Udeid Airbase (CENTCOM headquarters)
- Bahrain - US Navy's 5th Fleet
- UAE - Al Dhafra Airbase (F-22 Raptor and MQ-9 Reaper drones)
- Iraq - Several large and small bases of the US military
- Kuwait - Arifjan Base (over 13,000 US troops)
- Jordan - Mubarak and King Fahd Airbases
- Turkey - Incirlik Airbase (nuclear weapons present)
- There are several reasons for choosing Diego Garcia as the main launch pad:
- This airbase is outside Iran's missile range, making it safe to operate from here.
- B-2 stealth bombers can attack directly into Iran and return safely.
- This base is ideal for secret military operations, as it is difficult to monitor.
- US warships and submarines are already deployed in the area, which can support any operation.
- The biggest question is whether the US will actually attack Iran on May 1, or is it just a pressure tactic?
- If the US attacks, it will probably be a precision airstrike operation, using B-2 bombers.
- If the US does not attack, it could be a strategy to put pressure on Iran so that it controls its nuclear program and other aggressive activities.