The Wall Street Journal reports that the U.S. has announced American soldiers were killed in action, and that the Pentagon is sending additional fighter jets to the region. According to the report, F-16s are en route from Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany, F-35s from RAF Lakenheath in the UK, along with aerial refueling aircraft.
The Wall Street Journal reports that the U.S. has announced American soldiers were killed in action, and that the Pentagon is deploying additional fighter jets to the region. According to the report, F-16s are en route from Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany, F-35s from RAF Lakenheath in the UK, along with aerial refueling aircraft. The report comes amid a wider U.S.-Iran escalation, with The Zioneer previously reporting on U.S. strikes on Iranian targets and Iranian missile retaliation against U.S. positions in the Gulf. The specific circumstances and location of the casualties have not been detailed in the report.
3 developments
- StrongWSJ: US F-35s from UK base, aerial tankers en route to Middle East
- DevelopingF-16 fighter squadron with 5 refueling aircraft heads to Middle East, report says
- StrongSecurity analyst: Many US aerial refueling tankers flying over Middle East
- DevelopingUS Central Command releases photo of KC-135 refueling F-16s over Middle East
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