The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that B-52H Stratofortress bombers targeted Iranian ballistic missile sites and command-and-control centers during the initial 100 hours of Operation Epic Fury.
Admiral Brad Cooper, CENTCOM’s commander, stated that B-1B Lancer and B-2 Spirit bombers also conducted uncontested strikes on Iranian missile installations, showing that all three U.S. long-range bomber platforms have been actively deployed in the operation.
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that Boeing B-52H Stratofortress bombers carried out strikes on Iranian ballistic missile sites and command-and-control centers during the opening stage of Operation Epic Fury, according to official reports.
Newly released footage from CENTCOM Public Affairs shows airmen preparing a B-52H Stratofortress for takeoff in support of the operation.
The initial phase of the operation targeted Iran’s missile infrastructure and command hubs considered immediate threats. Within the first 100 hours, U.S. bombers reportedly struck ballistic missile locations and command posts inside Iran, as stated by senior U.S. military officials.
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth highlighted the overwhelming nature of the assaults, saying, “This was never intended to be an even fight. We are hitting them when they are vulnerable.”
According to a social media release from Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of CENTCOM, long-range bomber operations were central to the campaign’s early phase. Cooper noted that Boeing B-1 and Northrop Grumman B-2 bombers conducted what he called “uncontested surgical strikes” against missile facilities deep within Iran.”
He also confirmed that Boeing B-52 bombers targeted command and control positions inside Iran. This demonstrates that all three U.S. Air Force long-range strike bombers—B-1B Lancer, B-2 Spirit, and B-52 Stratofortress—have been deployed in the conflict.
The B-52 Stratofortress remains one of the longest-serving aircraft in the U.S. Air Force. It has participated in every major U.S. conflict since 1965, serving as a long-range strike platform capable of delivering precision-guided and conventional munitions.
The B-52H is designed for high-altitude, intercontinental missions carrying substantial payloads. It can deploy stand-off weapons, including cruise missiles and precision bombs, enabling crews to strike targets without entering heavily defended areas.
While typically operating alongside stealth or high-speed strike aircraft in modern campaigns, the B-52 remains vital for sustained attacks against fixed targets such as command centers, missile storage sites, and logistical infrastructure, due to its unmatched munitions capacity.
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