US Central Command released a photo of a KC-135 Stratotanker refueling two F-16 fighter jets during a patrol over the Middle East, stating the activity is part of routine operations.
US Central Command released a photo of a KC-135 Stratotanker refueling two F-16 fighter jets while conducting a patrol over the Middle East. The release described the activity as a routine patrol. The US military has maintained a visible aerial presence in the Middle East, with multiple tanker patrols reported in recent weeks. The Zioneer has reported on similar activity, including refueling operations over the Strait of Hormuz on June 20 and extensive tanker movements over the Persian Gulf on June 23.
- DevelopingCENTCOM releases new footage of F-35A refueling over Middle East
- DevelopingUS F-35 fighter refuels over Middle East in routine patrol, CENTCOM says
- DevelopingUS plans to send additional F-16, F-35 jets and tankers to Middle East, CNN reports
- DevelopingF-16 fighter squadron with 5 refueling aircraft heads to Middle East, report says
Source and signal
A single-sourced dispatch is never rated Confirmed or Strong. Its Signal strengthens only when a second, independent source corroborates it.
- Open-source intake