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US Deploys F-16, F-22 and F-35 Jets to Middle East in Response to Israel-Iran Fighting

Officials describe the deployments as a defensive effort focused on intercepting enemy drones to reinforce deterrence.

U.S. Air Force F-16 "Falcon" fighter jet takes off at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, U.S., October 3, 2024. REUTERS/Tom Brenner/File photo
Middle East On Brink Of War, US Deploys More Fighter Aircraft Amid Escalating Tensions With Iran | Image: X
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Overview

  • US military is sending additional F-16, F-22 and F-35 fighter jets to the Middle East.
  • The United States has extended the deployment of other warplanes already operating in the region.
  • Officials emphasize the jet deployments are defensive and have been used to intercept and destroy drones and incoming projectiles.
  • The build-up is intended to deter further Iranian aggression and protect regional interests.
  • President Donald Trump declared on Truth Social that the US now has complete and total control of the skies over Iran.