U.S. B‑2 Stealth Bombers Penetrate Iran’s Airspace Undetected: How They Did It

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a striking show of stealth and strategic surprise, U.S. B‑2 Spirit bombers carried out the “Night Hammer” mission on June 22, launching precise strikes on three key Iranian nuclear sites, including the Fordow enrichment facility buried in rugged terrain. Astonishingly, the aircraft encountered no aerial resistance or anti-aircraft fire from Iranian defenses.

U.S. B-2 bomber

Stealth Superior

The B‑2’s unmatched low observability stems from its sleek flying-wing design, radar-absorbing composite materials, and internally housed weapons bays. Experts say its radar cross-section is comparable to that of a bird—virtually invisible to even advanced radar systems—especially when flying at night without radio transmissions.

Iran’s Defenses Crippled

Compounding U.S. stealth, Iran’s air defense network had been significantly damaged by earlier Israeli operations in June. According to U.S. military leaders, no Iranian fighters launched intercept attempts, and no surface-to-air missile launches were recorded during the B‑2’s transit.

Support and Sabotage

Operational declassification reveals U.S. fighters flying ahead of the bombers, launching radar-seeker suppression missiles—likely AGM‑88s—to neutralize any surviving Iranian radar installations. This layered suppression tactic further safeguarded the mission. Additionally, the mountainous topography around Fordow and Natanz likely created radar blind zones, while the nighttime timing of the raid reduced the odds of detection.

The Decoy Strategy

To conceal its true intent, the Pentagon orchestrated a daring decoy operation: some B‑2s diverted toward Guam as a feint before others veered east to Iran. Only a tight circle of military and national leadership in Washington and Tampa were briefed—to preserve surprise.

Mission Impact: Still Unclear

Seven B‑2s dropped a total of 14 GBU‑57 bunker-busting bombs, while U.S. Navy submarines fired an additional 24 Tomahawks at the Isfahan complex. Though President Trump hailed it as a resounding victory, U.S. intelligence suggests the operation may have delayed—but not derailed—Iran’s nuclear programme by only a few months.

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Infographic - The 37-Hour Journey of B-2 Bombers in the Airstrike on Iran

A formation of seven B-2 strategic bombers departed from a U.S. base, crossed the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, bombed Iran's nuclear facilities, and returned to base.

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