US Deploys F-15 Fighter Jets to Middle East Amid Rising Tensions with Iran
The deployment comes as a strategic move to deter potential Iranian retaliatory attacks on Israel following recent military escalations.
- The United States has sent F-15E Strike Eagles from RAF Lakenheath to the Middle East as part of a broader military buildup in the region.
- This deployment includes bombers, tanker aircraft, and ballistic missile defense destroyers, signaling a strong warning to Iran.
- Iran has vowed a 'strong and complex' response to Israeli strikes that targeted its military infrastructure on October 26.
- US officials have stated that any Iranian attack on American personnel or interests will be met with decisive defense measures.
- The current military movements follow a series of retaliatory attacks between Iran and Israel throughout 2024, escalating regional tensions.