A U.S. Air Force RC-135W Rivet Joint signals intelligence aircraft is conducting a patrol off southern Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, according to an intelligence desk report. This follows a similar patrol reported at 00:45 Jerusalem.
The U.S. Air Force RC-135W Rivet Joint signals intelligence aircraft is patrolling off southern Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, as reported at 01:17 Jerusalem. The aircraft, specializing in electronic signals collection, is operating in an area of heightened aerial and naval activity.
This patrol follows a similar mission reported by The Zioneer at 00:45 Jerusalem, indicating a sustained U.S. reconnaissance presence near the Strait of Hormuz. The strait, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, has seen increased U.S. military activity in recent days, including the interception of Iranian drones and aerial refueling operations.
The source for the current report is a single channel tracked by the desk. No details on the aircraft's specific mission, duration, or any interactions have been provided. The patrol is being monitored as part of ongoing U.S. force posture in the region.
2 developments
- DevelopingIRGC-adjacent source claims downing of US MQ-9 Reaper drone in Strait of Hormuz
- StrongIran fires warning shots at US vessels in Strait of Hormuz
- ConfirmedUS targets around the Strait of Hormuz exposed to potential threats
- StrongIran continues cruise missile launches toward US warships in Strait of Hormuz
Source and signal
- Internal intake