90 US Air Force refueling tankers are currently in Israel, according to a report. Israeli analyst Ben Yaniv writes that despite preparations for a significant escalation, the 13th night of strikes on Iran did not occur, and several foreign airlines have canceled flights to Israel until Tuesday.
90 US Air Force refueling tankers are currently in Israel — the highest number reported in recent weeks, according to a single report. The Zioneer has previously reported on the deployment of US tankers, with estimates ranging from 33 to 160, as part of preparations for potential operations against Iran. In a separate analysis, Israeli journalist Ben Yaniv noted that despite the heightened readiness, the anticipated 13th night of strikes on Iran did not occur, and several foreign airlines have canceled flights to Israel until Tuesday.
2 developments
- DevelopingBlumenthal: Israel wants 34 refueling tankers, US committed to leave only 20
- DevelopingUS military deployed ~6 additional refueling aircraft across Israel overnight
- DevelopingUS refueling aircraft take off from Israel, security analyst reports
- ConfirmedUS plans to deploy roughly 100 aerial refueling aircraft to Israel, security source says
Source and signal
- Open-source intake