Gobsmacked by what I just heard on the UK news .

The UK news stated that a ceasefire was agreed upon by all sides  and it was Israel who broke the ceasefire .

   It was Iran was broke the ceasefire 

1 hour ago, Nick Carter icp said:

Gobsmacked by what I just heard on the UK news .

The UK news stated that a ceasefire was agreed upon by all sides  and it was Israel who broke the ceasefire .

   It was Iran was broke the ceasefire 

 

I've been watching all the BBC news and UK news coverage available on the net/YouTube and haven't found/heard your claim that "it was Israel who broke the ceasefire" can you please post a link to this?

16 minutes ago, Jeff the Chef said:

 

I've been watching all the BBC news and UK news coverage available on the net/YouTube and haven't found/heard your claim that "it was Israel who broke the ceasefire" can you please post a link to this?

 

   Cannot, heard it on the radio .

Although they didn't actually say that Israel broke the ceasefire, they worded it to make Israel sound like they did . 

   Something like .*Trump announced  ceasefire ar 12 PM , Israel then bombed Iran at 5 PM*

   They completely missed out on the bit about Iran first breaking the ceasefire at 2 PM .

   It sounded like Israel broke the ceasefire

20 hours ago, MalcolmB said:

A plane used for dropping weapons of mass destruction.

That’s deep.  

The B2 crews endurance was epic.

 

The poor sods underneath when they dropped their bombs had it easy.

On 6/24/2025 at 4:01 AM, Social Media said:

 

Inside the 37-Hour Fordow Bombing Raid: How B-2 Bomber Crews Endured the Epic Mission

 

The recent bombing raid on Iran’s Fordow nuclear enrichment plant by U.S. B-2 stealth bombers was not just a display of military precision and power—it was also a testament to endurance and planning at the highest level. The mission, which lasted a staggering 37 hours from Missouri to Iran and back, required more than just cutting-edge technology; it demanded a cockpit environment where two pilots could survive nearly two days in a confined space.

 

 

To cope with the extreme duration, the B-2 bombers used in the raid were outfitted with several practical amenities. Each cockpit includes a microwave, a mini refrigerator, and a cooler for snacks. For rest and basic comfort, the planes also feature a toilet, and enough space for one pilot to sleep while the other continues the flight. “Pilots for these types of aircraft are trained to endure long, grueling flights,” The Atlantic noted, referencing how past crews have brought cots or even full camping pads onboard.

 

 

These highly specialized bombers, designed at the height of the Cold War to carry nuclear payloads deep into Soviet territory, have evolved to carry out precision raids like the one targeting Fordow. Taking off from Whiteman Air Force Base near Kansas City on a Friday, the B-2 fleet embarked on an 18-hour journey across continents, requiring multiple mid-air refuels. The return trip would mirror the outbound route, bringing the total time to 37 hours—the longest B-2 mission since the opening salvos of the war in Afghanistan after 9/11.

 

 

The B-2 Spirit, which first entered service in 1997, costs over $2 billion per unit. With only 19 in the U.S. Air Force’s fleet—after losing one in a 2008 crash—each bomber represents a rare and formidable asset. Its 172-foot bat-like wingspan belies the fact that it requires just two crew members to operate, thanks to extensive automation systems that assist with long-haul missions.

 

 

During the raid, seven B-2s were deployed under the code name “Midnight Hammer,” flying in near-total radio silence. According to The Telegraph, the two-man crews rotated sleep shifts during the tense flight. As the bombers approached Iranian airspace, they were joined by escort fighters and support aircraft in a high-stakes rendezvous. “The B-2s linked up with escort and support aircraft in a complex, tightly timed maneuver requiring exact synchronization across multiple platforms in a narrow piece of airspace, all done with minimal communications,” said Gen. Daniel Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in a statement.

 

The attack began at 6:40 p.m. ET on Saturday, lasting just 25 minutes. The lead B-2 dropped two GBU-57 “bunker buster” bombs on initial targets within Fordow. “The remaining bombers then hit their targets, as well, with a total of 14 MOPs (Massive Ordnance Penetrators) dropped against two nuclear target areas,” Gen. Caine added. It was the first combat use of the GBU-57, a 15-ton bomb designed to penetrate hardened underground facilities.

 

President Trump highlighted the technological and tactical superiority demonstrated during the mission. “There is not another military in the world that could have done this,” he wrote on Truth Social when confirming the strike.

 

From the technical marvel of the aircraft to the sheer physical and mental endurance of the crews, the mission stands as a defining example of how modern warfare now relies as much on human resilience as it does on precision-guided firepower.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Newsweek  2025-06-24

 

 

"Epic mission" what a joke.