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Diego Garcia's unique geography, located just south of the equator, allows U.S. bombers to embark on long-range missions across a variety of theaters, including the Persian Gulf, East Africa, and Southeast Asia. In early April 2025, the deployment of B2 stealth bombers to this base marked an inflection point in military readiness, with a significant portion of the fleet concentrated in one area—an operational readiness that might escalate tensions with Iran.