Military correspondent Doron Kadosh reports that American aerial refueling aircraft are moving over the Strait of Hormuz, continuing a weeks-long pattern of enhanced US military presence in the region. The report adds a named source to earlier unconfirmed accounts.
The Zioneer reported moments ago on unconfirmed reports of US aerial refueling aircraft moving over the Strait of Hormuz. A new report from military correspondent Doron Kadosh now confirms the activity, citing tracking sources. This is the latest in a series of such movements over the past several weeks, with at least 13 US tanker aircraft observed over the Persian Gulf in late June and multiple missions involving KC-135 Stratotankers, E-3 Sentry AWACS, and P-8A Poseidon aircraft. The activity is part of an ongoing US force posture in the region amid heightened tensions with Iran. Kadosh's report is the first to be attributed to a named journalist, lending additional credibility to the sightings.
3 developments
- StrongAt least ten US aerial tankers now active over the Persian Gulf
- DevelopingMultiple US aerial refueling tankers depart Middle East
- StrongYair Goldblatt reports widespread US tanker movement over Saudi Arabia, near Persian Gulf
- DevelopingIranian reports: US refueling aircraft patrolling over Shiraz province
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