What is B-52 Stratofortress? How the Cold War-era US bomber is being used to strike Iran

2026-03-06 - 04:23

US B-52 Stratofortress bombers are intensifying strikes against Iranian targets under Operation Epic Fury, hitting ballistic missile infrastructure and command-and-control posts. These long-range heavy bombers, designed during the Cold War, remain a crucial part of the US arsenal due to their payload capacity and endurance, capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear weapons.