190 refueling aircraft and a fleet of warships: The US prepares for a confrontation with Iran

The US is deploying extensive forces in the Middle East, including aircraft carriers, destroyers, and about 190 refueling aircraft, amid preparations for a possible confrontation with Iran. Meanwhile, it was reported that air defenses in Israel are being reinforced and transport aircraft have landed in the south of the country.

The United States is preparing for a possible confrontation with Iran, according to data published in the article. According to the update, the extensive American deployment includes aircraft carriers, destroyers, and about 190 refueling aircraft in the Central Command area and in Europe. Two destroyers are in the Red Sea, at least three in the Mediterranean, and two more in the Indian Ocean. Meanwhile, it was reported that air defenses in Israel are being reinforced, including Patriot batteries, and that eight C-17 transport aircraft have landed in the south of the country, apparently for air defense and logistics purposes. It was also reported that a NATO command and control aircraft was deployed at the Konya airbase in southern Turkey, and an American RC-135 reconnaissance and surveillance aircraft was flown from the US to the UK. On the other hand, Iran claims that its electronic warfare unit took control of a drone and landed it intact.