American officials revealed that the army used the B-1 long-range strategic bomber on Tuesday to carry out strikes targeting sites belonging to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, in the first mission of its kind since the resumption of confrontations with Iran 12 days ago.

The use of B-1 bombers, capable of carrying 24 bombs weighing 2,000 pounds each or dozens of cruise missiles, is an indication of a major escalation and expansion of the US military campaign against Iran. The aircraft is also distinguished by its ability to fly at supersonic speeds at low altitudes, with the largest combat payload among US bombers.

This development comes as the US military continues to strengthen its military presence in the region, while President Donald Trump is still considering a return to large-scale combat operations against Iran, amid confirmation from US and Israeli officials that this could happen in the coming days.

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