The U.S. military has launched a major deployment of dozens of refueling aircraft to Qatar in recent days, positioning them at Al Udeid Air Force Base in the Gulf kingdom, as well as at other locations in the Middle East and Europe.
The buildup has sparked widespread speculation that Washington may be gearing up for a new round of strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Dozens of American Air Force planes — including KC-135 and KC-46A refueling aircraft — were tracked making their way from U.S. air bases across the Atlantic.
“The transatlantic flight of a fleet of KC-135s and KC-46As is not an isolated event, but a strategic deployment designed to ensure immediate global reach and air superiority in the event of kinetic operations,” wrote defense analyst Teoman S. Nicanci for the military outlet Army Recognition.
“What remains unclear is whether this is the prelude to a wider U.S. or NATO operation, or a show of force aimed at deterring Tehran,” he added.
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The buildup has sparked widespread speculation that Washington may be gearing up for a new round of strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Dozens of American Air Force planes — including KC-135 and KC-46A refueling aircraft — were tracked making their way from U.S. air bases across the Atlantic.
“The transatlantic flight of a fleet of KC-135s and KC-46As is not an isolated event, but a strategic deployment designed to ensure immediate global reach and air superiority in the event of kinetic operations,” wrote defense analyst Teoman S. Nicanci for the military outlet Army Recognition.
“What remains unclear is whether this is the prelude to a wider U.S. or NATO operation, or a show of force aimed at deterring Tehran,” he added.
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A sudden surge of U.S. refueling aircraft in Qatar is fueling speculation of new strikes on Iran.
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