#iran
The situation around Iran remains tense.
The United States is preparing a large-scale military campaign against Iran, which could last several weeks and be comparable to a full-scale war, Axios reports, citing sources.
According to journalists, the operation could be carried out jointly with Israel and significantly exceed the scale of recent regional conflicts.
US Air Force deployment to the Middle East in the past 48 hours:
- 48 F-16 fighters.
- 12 F-22 fighters.
- 18 F-35 fighters.
- 6 E-3G Sentry AWACS airborne early warning and control system aircraft.
- About 40 tanker aircraft.
- One RC-135V Rivet Joint strategic reconnaissance aircraft.
This is all in addition to what has been deployed over the past month.
Sources consider a deal unlikely, and the "window of opportunity" for diplomacy closed. Israeli military officials are considering a preemptive strike against Iran and warning of the risk of a major military conflict.
