Military intervention by the United States against Iran appears increasingly likely. File image/Reuters
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News1815-01-2026, 00:32

US Military's Advanced Arsenal: Defining Trump's Next Iran Decision

  • The US demonstrated its specialized arsenal, including bunker busters, after Operation Midnight Hammer in June 2025.
  • A potential 2026 strike on Iran would likely involve B-2 Spirit bombers, F-35, and F-22 stealth fighters to penetrate defenses.
  • Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles (TLAM) from submarines would target surface infrastructure, with the new Block V Tomahawk possibly debuting.
  • Cyber warfare and electronic jamming would aim to neutralize Iran's digital tools and disrupt its air defense networks.
  • AI-driven Patriot and THAAD missile batteries in Israel and Qatar form a regional shield, integrated at Al-Udeid Air Base.

Why It Matters: The US possesses a sophisticated array of conventional, cyber, and AI-driven weapons for potential future strikes on Iran.

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