The US Air Force has deployed B-1B Lancer strategic bombers at an airbase on the island of Guam in the Pacific Ocean. These release reports donga.com.
It was noted that the plane should strengthen Washington’s position before North Korea’s upcoming nuclear tests.
“Apparently, this is a warning that if North Korea tries to carry out a nuclear provocation, these planes will be immediately deployed to the Korean Peninsula,” the publication said.
The US Indo-Pacific Command said the deployment of the B-1B bomber was done as a training exercise. It was also reported that the aircraft participated in joint exercises with F-15 warplanes of the Japanese Air Force.
Jake Sullivan, Former Deputy Head of National Security Affairs declarationHe said Washington would respond strongly to Pyongyang if North Korea conducts a new nuclear test.
The vice president said the United States continues to monitor and respond to missile tests that North Korea says only strengthens its alliance with South Korea and Japan.