B-1B Lancer

Conflict Usage

Israel-Iran Conflict

Side: United StatesRole: Long-range bomber strikeprecision firesdeep strikestrike

During the Israel-Iran Conflict, CENTCOM said B-1 bombers took off in support of Operation Epic Fury and then struck deep inside Iran against ballistic-missile targets.

Operation Inherent Resolve

Side: U.S.-led coalition and partner forcesRole: Coalition bomber strikeprecision firesstrike

In Operation Inherent Resolve, AFCENT said the first two B-1B Lancers arrived in the CENTCOM area of responsibility in 2018 and took over the bomber mission against ISIS targets.

United States-Venezuela Conflict

Side: United StatesRole: Show-of-force bomber patrolstrike

During the United States-Venezuela Conflict, Air & Space Forces reported B-1B Lancers flew near Venezuela on October 27, 2025 as part of a U.S. show of force aimed at Caracas.

War in Afghanistan

Side: United States and Afghan government forcesRole: Long-range precision strikeprecision firesstrike

In the War in Afghanistan, AFCENT reported that a B-1B Lancer from the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron bombed Taliban narcotics production and storage facilities in Afghanistan in May 2018.

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