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2025-06-18 23:54:04 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 41DCA8F81962AAF954A8C60D049B05D9EAC4D1A1FD125F5691C989A080D053E6
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False claims are circulating that the image shows an American B-2 bomber. It is most likely an Israeli drone. Example: https://armyrecognition.com/news/army-news/army-news-2024/possible-appearance-of-israeli-ra-01-drone-over-lebanon-after-intelligence-leak https://x.com/Shabahe_Persia/status/1850939951673983327 As of 2:00 PM UTC on June 18, 2025, known information from reputable sources indicate all mission-capable B-2s are currently at Whiteman AFB, Missouri. https://www.dvidshub.net/video/963154/b-roll-b-2-spirit-stealth-bombers-return-diego-garcia https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/us-military-replaces-b-2-bombers-that-were-sent-amid-middle-east-tensions-2025-05-12/ https://www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-f-15-fighters-deploy-protect-diego-garcia-b-52s/
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