The US Air Force B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber Bombed Iran But It Can Also Start a Nuclear War at a Moments Notice

B-2s can serve as a tangible threat, a warning not to escalate further. The adversary can see this as a cue to reconsider or de-escalate. Functionally, the B-2 serves as both a weapon and a diplomatic signal. But make no mistake: The B-2 Is a nuclear bomber.