Several U.S. Air Force B-2 stealth bombers were spotted taking off from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri, heading across the Pacific, as President Trump prepared to meet with his national security team Saturday evening to discuss potential strikes on Iranian nuclear sites in support of Israel.

Air traffic control data indicated the B-2s—capable of carrying 30,000-pound "bunker buster" bombs, the same type under consideration for targeting Iran’s underground Fordo nuclear facility—had departed the U.S. Their exact destination remains unclear, though one transmission suggested they may have been en route to Guam.

The movement of military assets does not necessarily signal an imminent strike. It is standard practice to position forces to provide operational flexibility, even if they are never used. The U.S. may also have intentionally revealed the bombers’ deployment to pressure Iran into negotiations.

While Iran maintains its nuclear program is peaceful, Israel views Tehran’s atomic ambitions as an existential threat. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar claimed Saturday’s bombings had set back Iran’s nuclear weapons capability by two to three years. However, key sites—particularly Fordo—remain operational.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian rejected U.S. demands to halt nuclear activities "under any circumstances," according to the state-run Mehr News Agency. He stated Iran was "ready for dialogue" but vowed continued military retaliation against Israel.

The region now watches to see whether Trump will greenlight U.S. strikes on Fordo—a move that risks triggering Iranian attacks on American forces and allies in the Middle East. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned U.S. involvement would prove "extremely dangerous for all parties."

Key Developments:

• Saturday’s strikes: Israel hit missile sites, nuclear facilities, and weapons depots across Iran, while Tehran responded with ballistic missiles and drone attacks. Southern Iran—struck by Israel—could lie along the flight path U.S. bombers would take to reach Fordo.

• Commanders killed: Israel reported eliminating three Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commanders, including two Quds Force senior officers who oversaw proxy militias. Iran has not confirmed the deaths.

• Geneva talks: International calls for de-escalation have stalled. Iran’s foreign minister insisted Israel must first halt its "aggression" before negotiations can begin. Discussions with European mediators ended Friday without progress.