A large number of US aircraft are conducting aerial refueling maneuvers over the Persian Gulf states, according to reports. The activity follows earlier reports of US tanker movements over the Strait of Hormuz attributed to military correspondent Doron Kadosh (N13 / Army Radio).
The latest reports, as of 21:12 Jerusalem time, indicate a large number of US aircraft are conducting aerial refueling maneuvers over the Persian Gulf states. The activity follows earlier reports today (Thu 16:08) of US tanker movements over the Strait of Hormuz, attributed to military correspondent Doron Kadosh (N13 / Army Radio).
The maneuvers extend a weeks-long pattern of enhanced US aerial presence in the region, as The Zioneer has tracked over recent weeks, with multiple tanker and surveillance aircraft operations over the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. The purpose of the maneuvers and whether they are linked to specific strike operations remain unclear, as the reports provide no further details on the aircraft's mission.
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- DevelopingIranian reports: US refueling aircraft patrolling over Shiraz province
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