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US Sends Additional Fighter Jets and Tankers to Middle East Amid Rising Tensions

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First reported by Mako · Jul 18, 2026

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The US is deploying more F-16 and F-35 fighter jets and tanker aircraft to the Middle East, a move approved before an Iranian attack killed two US soldiers. President Trump plans to escalate strikes on Iranian infrastructure, and the US is also positioning tankers at Israeli bases to support operations.

01US deploys additional F-16 and F-35 jets to the Middle East from Germany and the UK.
02Aerial refueling tankers are also being sent to support extended missions.
03The deployment was planned before an Iranian attack killed two US soldiers last Friday.
04President Trump intends to increase strikes on Iranian strategic infrastructure soon.
05US Central Command declined to comment on the troop movements.
06Israel confirmed US tankers will be stationed at its airbases as part of the buildup.

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