American B-52 heavy bombers arrive in UK as tensions heat up in Middle East

Two US Air Force B-52 heavy bombers arrived unannounced at a British air base, according to local media — and experts say they’re meant to be a show of force against both Russia and Iran.

The B-52 Stratofortresses landed at the Royal Air Force’s Fairford base on Tuesday night — just four months after the last pair of nuclear-capable aircraft were spotted at the base for exercises across Europe and NATO airspace, Gloucestershire Live reports.

While the routine deployments of B-52s to Europe have been used as a tactic against Russia, Mark Cancian, a senior adviser with the Center of Strategic and International Studies, said the bombers are also likely meant to serve as deterrents in the Middle East and may see action if Iran or the Houthi rebels attack Israel.

American B-52 heavy bombers arrive in UK as tensions heat up in Middle East: report

One expert speculated that such heavy military hardware would be needed if the US carried out a strike against Iran or its allies.

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[Andy C]

I would not be surprised if other USA assets are already in place, or will be by noon on Saturday.

 

[Tall Timbers]

I would not be surprised if other USA assets are already in place, or will be by noon on Saturday.

Yep. If Trump doesn't backup his promises they'll not have the effect he desires. I suspect that the B-52s are meant for hamas. A heavy bombardment could be effective in collapsing remaining tunnels, except maybe for ones that are really deep. After all that Israel has done, I'm surprised there is any underground infrastructure left. Hamas has demonstrated considerable resiliency.

 

[mattfivefour]

Hamas has demonstrated considerable resiliency.

Well, they've had billions of US dollars to help them fortify.

 

[Tall Timbers]

Well, they've had billions of US dollars to help them fortify.

Yes... that's so sad.