Security analyst Yair Goldblatt reported early Wednesday of extensive fighter jet activity over Erbil, amid speculation of a US military response to recent missile launches. The origin and affiliation of the aircraft remain unconfirmed, and no strikes have been reported.
The reports of fighter jet movement over Erbil come amid speculation of a US military response to earlier missile launches in the region. Security analyst Yair Goldblatt reported the activity on X, noting widespread movement over the city. The origin and affiliation of the aircraft have not been independently confirmed. The reports add to a pattern of elevated US aerial activity over Iraq in recent weeks, as previously documented by The Zioneer, including fighter jet operations and reported intercepts of Iranian ballistic missiles in the same area.
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