US B-2 Spirit stealth bombers have been deployed to the US military base on Diego Garcia in the Chagos Islands, prompting Maldivian social media users to voice concerns over possible use of Maldivian airspace in a US strike on Iran and knock-on effects on tourism. Maldivian authorities have not commented on the situation.
One outlet so far Only Maldives Republic has reported this among the sources we monitor. A gap in what we monitor, not proof that others did not report it.
If a war starts, then it'll be a no-fly zone near here, which will effectively kill the tourism industry. Even without a no-fly zone, no airline will risk it
…we should not take sides in power struggles to end up being controlled by bigger nations. Staying neutral gives us the freedom to make our own decisions and speak up for what we believe in and support without any other pressure
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Satellite imagery from Planet Labs shows that six B-2 bombers, along with other large aircraft, are currently stationed at the US military base on Diego Garcia, a British Indian Ocean Territory located south of the Maldives.
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