đšMIDDLE EAST ON THE BRINK
Tensions around Iran remain extremely high
According to Axios, the United States is preparing a large-scale military campaign against Iran that could last weeks and resemble a full-scale war. Sources say the operation may be coordinated with Israel and could significantly exceed the scope of recent regional conflicts.
U.S. Air Force deployments to the Middle East over the past 48 hours reportedly include:
- 48 F-16 fighter jets
- 12 F-22 fighter jets
- 18 F-35 fighter jets
- 6 E-3G Sentry AWACS aircraft
- Around 40 aerial refueling tankers
- 1 RC-135V Rivet Joint strategic reconnaissance aircraft
This comes on top of reinforcements already moved over the past month
Sources describe a diplomatic deal as unlikely, with the âwindow of opportunityâ effectively closed. Israeli military officials reportedly do not rule out a preemptive strike on Iran and warn of the risk of a major military confrontation