An American E-3 Sentry airborne early warning aircraft is circling over Saudi airspace, between Kuwait and Bahrain, early Thursday, according to reports. The two Gulf states were attacked by Iran last night, and the US aircraft's deployment indicates ongoing monitoring and defensive positioning.
A US Air Force E-3 Sentry (AWACS) airborne early warning and control aircraft is currently circling over Saudi airspace, between Kuwait and Bahrain, according to reports. The two Gulf states were attacked by Iran last night, and the deployment of the American surveillance aircraft suggests ongoing monitoring and a defensive posture. The Zioneer has previously reported on US AWACS activity in the region, including a similar loiter over eastern Saudi Arabia on July 2. The current report comes from a single source and details on the aircraft's mission and duration remain limited.
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