190 refueling aircraft and a fleet of warships: US prepares for 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, reports indicate a reinforcement of air defenses in Israel and the landing of transport aircraft in the south of the country.

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