In a development likely to spark diplomatic tension across South Asia, US B-2 stealth bombers reportedly used Indian airspace during their mission to strike Iranian nuclear facilities.

The revelation comes amid already heightened regional instability following the controversial US attack.

According to sources, the bombers took off from a US base in Guam, passed over the Andaman Sea, and then flew across central India, including areas of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, before heading over the Arabian Sea toward Iranian airspace.

The aircraft allegedly used this corridor to execute targeted strikes on sensitive Iranian nuclear infrastructure.

The use of Indian airspace by American combat aircraft — particularly during an active military operation — has alarmed regional observers.

Analysts say this could destabilise South Asia’s strategic balance and draw India deeper into a geopolitical conflict between the US and Iran.

Analysts say that India’s allowing its airspace for a US combat mission could affect the strategic balance of the region and could also lead to a strong response from many countries, including Pakistan.

“India’s decision to allow its airspace to be used for such a high-stakes military mission could trigger strong reactions from neighbouring countries, especially Pakistan, which has already condemned the US attacks,” said one security expert.