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US ‘doomsday’ nuclear command aircraft reported heading toward Europe amid Iran tensions
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Reports circulating on social media claim that a US nuclear command-and-control aircraft — the E-6B Mercury, often nicknamed the “doomsday plane” — has been spotted landing in Britain.
The aircraft is part of the US Navy’s TACAMO (Take Charge And Move Out) program, designed to maintain communication with America’s nuclear forces even during a catastrophic war scenario.
While there has been no official confirmation about the purpose of this specific deployment, the appearance of such a specialized aircraft in Europe is widely interpreted by observers as a strategic signal amid rising tensions with Iran and ongoing concerns over Tehran’s nuclear program.
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