The Wall Street Journal reported on April 7, 2026, that U.S. B-2 Spirit stealth bombers struck an underground IRGC command bunker in Tehran. The bombers utilized 30,000-lb GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators to neutralize the subterranean target. This action directly targeted the command and control infrastructure of Iran's elite military force.
The mission is part of Operation Epic Fury, a broader military campaign involving increased regional activity and aircraft losses. Northrop Grumman manufactures the B-2 Spirit strategic bomber used in the strike.
The escalation has shifted investor focus toward precision-guided munitions and advanced military technology. These sectors are key components of the XAR ETF.